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I think it's safe to assume we never wanted to extend his deal (hence us "just" offering him a pay-rise rather than an extension). He rejected that. So I'm not really surprised the club haven't changed their tune.

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/west-brom-boss-tony-pulis-12282041

“There was in the summer, they offered me a pay rise. They didn’t offer me a new contract. “They offered me a pay rise which I’m entitled to discuss with my agent and entitled to say no to as well." Source: http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/14946747.Frustrated_Fonte_denies_Saints_contract_talk/?ref=rss

Very likely we haven't "Agreed to sell". But you don't turn down a big pay rise without a good reason.

Source: http://sportwitness.co.uk/liverpool-manchester-city-ready-pay-full-clause-make-january-transfer-happen/

I almost felt guilty for championing Ziyech with you as it seemed so obvious. I'm still looking forward to seeing Boufal / Tadic in tandem.

Which shows how generous our offer was in the summer.

http://www.espnfc.co.uk/story/3012964/three-clubs-tracking-norwich-city-winger-jacob-murphy-sources

Watching the last 6 Palace games made me confident ahead of that game too

I wonder how the club feel Jason McCarthy is progressing? Seemingly had 2 good seasons out on loan, but contract expires this coming summer.

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/west-brom-transfer-rumour-albion-12279126 We were 1st linked with this guy during our 1st season back in the Prem.

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/dundee-united/323293/exclusive-southampton-tracking-young-dundee-united-defender/

I think I felt worse after that game than I did last weekend vs Palace.

Southampton captain Jose Fonte is frustrated at not playing in the Europa League and discusses his contract situation: http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/14946747.Frustrated_Fonte_denies_Saints_contract_talk/?ref=rss

Hesketh's contract is up this summer.

Great news. Fair play to HITC website who said this was close earlier.

Adama Traore looks a hell of a talent for them.

Will be a tough game. Their goal stats are similar to us: Conceded the same. Scored 1 goal less.

*Romeu Thread Re-Bump* Can we have a Romeu contract extension for Christmas please, Les?

According to reports from the Sun and the Daily Mirror, Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur are both interested in securing the services of Malaga attacker Sandro Ramirez. http://www.laligablog.com/2016/12/05/southampton-and-tottenham-hotspur-interested-in-21-year-old-spanish-attacker/ Stoke are the main team interested: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/2322344/stoke-city-are-looking-to-buy-malagas-sandro-ramirez-in-a-possible-january-swoop-for-la-liga-star/

Not the greatest source, but.... http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2016/12/04/gb-southampton-ace-sam-mcqueen-to-sign-new-deal/

Pretty much all this.

& to make it worse, they are likely going to to sell him to a club that isn't us in the January window.

I like Origi. Think he's going to become a very good striker