SuperSAINT

Sounds like a very Saints type signing.

I always thought we would sign a right winger, left winger & no.10 to replace Mane/Gaston/Juanmi. If we are counting J-rod as a striker, we only have Tadic who can play left.

The deal is off now apparently.

It's not just the goals we will miss. Mane & Pelle both hit double figures for assists didn't they?

Southampton FC ‏@SouthamptonFC We're pleased to announce Christoph Klarer and Aaron O'Driscoll have signed professional contracts with #SaintsFC:

Michiel Jongsma ‏@JongsmaJongsma Feyenoord will receive 10 percent of any fee Graziano Pelle commands.

Yeah, Seager must be out for a while yet.

About what Palace are spending on a striker.

Unless that was Redmond after-all.

This. I thought we'd see a few more coming in. Replacing Sadio not exactly the easiest thing to do. Whilst not involved, squad would be stronger if Juanmi / Gaston were replaced with 1 player. Need a keeper too.

I hope the new direction isn't: Wanyama > Reed Mane > Isgrove Pelle > Gallagher

Here's the full article: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/graziano-pelle-offered-125000-week-8379124?

Davide Santon is set for a medical at Sunderland after they agreed a fee with Inter Milan for the former Newcastle full-back, Sky sources understand. The Italian international has travelled to the North East for talks and will undergo a medical if he agrees personal terms.

BBC Radio Leeds ‏@BBCLeeds BBC Leeds understands Bournemouth will pay #lufc £10m with a sell on clause for Lewis Cook if the deal is completed.

J-Rod

I know what you are saying Convict, but when you include Rickie as well, we've had a big target man as part of our DNA for years. If he does go to China, can you imagine what they have offered him? (Chelsea & Everton wouldn't be paying him peanuts)

Pelle has 1 year left on his deal & turns 31 in a few days. It's a fairly impressive fee. (I'd still keep him though!)

The tweet Ivan is referring too: Darren Lewis ‏@MirrorDarren Southampton and Italy striker Graziano Pelle is closing in on a £13million move to China. Player wants the move. More @MirrorFootball

Quite like this one.

How much is each player?

If it's China, we are likely getting our money back and then some.

http://sportwitness.co.uk/southampton-close-completing-e40m-transfer-deal/? A bit of a sketchy report...

If we're watching the pennies, surely this is a no-brainer.

I'm in the minority as I'm OK with it. I understand it from their side of things as we've been there... But, it gives young players matches that matter against opponents that care. Good for their development IMO.

Great coach, but I had previously said he was crackers.