SuperSAINT

http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2015/08/20/report-derby-county-expected-to-sign-southampton-midfielder-harr/?

I've jinxed this by getting BT Sports for this match haven't I?

Yeah, I feel we need to implement "Morgan: Summer 2014" tactics with Sadio.

United to make formal bid in excess of £20m for Southampton's Sadio Mané http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/11815421/Man-Utd-transfer-news-United-to-make-formal-bid-in-excess-of-20m-for-Southamptons-Sadio-Mane.html

**Random link alert** http://metro.co.uk/2015/08/20/southampton-make-transfer-offer-to-real-madrid-for-lucas-silva-5353491/?

EVERTON IN FOR YARMOLENKO? Everton have opened talks with Dynamo Kiev over a potential deal for Andriy Yarmolenko, according to the Liverpool Echo. It is claimed Everton are willing to meet the winger’s €20m release clause and are hoping to wrap up a deal before the September 1 deadline.

Sam Wallace ‏@SamWallaceIndy Charlie Austin hits back at "outrageous" comments from David Sullivan over his fitness #QPR #WHUFC -- http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/charlie-austin-blasts-west-ham-chairman-david-sullivan-claiming-ligament-injury-comments-are-an-outrageous-slur-10464224.html

Bologna linked with Gaston (again) http://forzaitalianfootball.com/2015/08/bologna-target-sunderland-and-southampton-midfielders/?

Good shout. Was going to say Neil Heaney

He is indeed. Soon moving to the Telegraph I believe.

Originally came from Sam Wallace at the Independent http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/sadio-mane-to-manchester-united-southampton-to-reject-attempts-by-united-for-striker-10462584.html Can't imagine it's remotely true.

Wonder if he'll stick around this season, or if we'll loan him out?

1-0 Celtic

I had a little look at "attacking midfield / wingers" we've been linked with this summer, in the event of needing a rabbit out of the hat... -- Rafa Silva -- Juan Quintero -- Ola John -- Matt Phillips -- Quincy Promes -- Ondrej Duda -- Nathan Redmond -- Albert Rusnak -- Max Gradel -- Dennis Praet * MLG Pedantic disclaimer: I'm aware some of these may have moved already.

Funnily enough, I saw Oliver Kay of the Times tweet this shortly after the Pedro news came out: Oliver Kay ‏@OliverKayTimes Predicted consequence of #MUFC "refusing to overpay" (ahem) for Pedro: they MASSIVELY overpay for someone else in an attempt to make amends. Lets hope that if Mane is to go, we get maximum ££'s out of it (and somehow have a great replacement lined up)

Ugh. It's like a re-hashed hybrid of the Clyne/Morgan deal.

UNITED BID FOR MANE We just brought you the news that Manchester United were considering an approach for Sadio Mane, and now we can confirm that United have in fact submitted a bid to Southampton for the midfielder, according to Sky sources. We understand the transfer offer was lodged last week and at this stage of the proceedings the status of the deal is unclear.

SONG'S WEST HAM DEAL 'IN PLACE' West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has confirmed that the club have agreed a deal to sign Alex Song from Barcelona. "We have a deal in place with Alex Song subject to a medical," Sullivan told KUMB Podcast. "If the medical is OK, we'll take him. "He's injured at the moment, which is something you've got to weight up. But we've got until September 1 to make a decision."

http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/13613557.Southampton_braced_for_Mane_bid/?ref=mac

Really?! - Unless he's got a clause of some sort I can't imagine that's possible.

I've said for a while I think Mane could eventually get up to the £30m price tag, but I have to take the view that it's too soon for a move there IMO. Possibly similar to Memphis a year prior to his big move.

Worthy of it's own thead? http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/11812248/Manchester-United-launch-bid-for-Southampton-forward-Sadio-Mane.html

DONS SIGN POYET MK Dons have signed West Ham midfielder Diego Poyet on loan until the end of the season. ^ Great signing for them.

The agent who wanted a ridiculous fee for himself prior to Vic signing that nearly scuppered the deal?

Gordon Simpson ‏@gordonsimpson Wanyama on Van Dijk: "I think he's a good player, so I think he'd do well. He has everything to be a top player." #saintsfc