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Same-old, same-old http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3137648/Morgan-Schneiderlin-leave-Southampton-summer-Manchester-United-Arsenal-Tottenham-circle.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Agree with all that. (Although I'd be fine with him @ Utd). Spurs or Liverpool would really p*ss me off.

Would be ideal, but to be honest - if we can get Lazio (or whoever) to cover his wages, it probably saves us around £3m a year.

Connor Armstrong ‏@ConnorArmstrong Dani Osvaldo will be returning to #SaintsFC. Boca Juniors pursuing deal for Tevez, and personal problems in Argentina for Osvaldo also. Connor Armstrong ‏@ConnorArmstrong Don't expect to see Osvaldo in pre-season training on Monday, though. Not welcome at Staplewood - a loan move to Lazio beckoning. #SaintsFC

You'd have thought Jeremy Wilson would be best placed to hear something concrete, given his coverage of both Arsenal & Saints.

I had a look around to see who's posting it on Twitter... Main chap I found was this guy. Murray Groves ‏@MurrayGroves Schneiderlin to Arsenal is edging closer after #afc have finally reached an agreement with #saintsfc. Manchester Utd still keen #mufc Murray Groves ‏@MurrayGroves Schneiderlin deal likely to be in the region of £24m. Arsenal is preferred destination. Tottenham bid not reached valuation.

Can we expect news on SSN soon? Maybe he'll get his wish if this Morgan-to-Arsenal story has some legs...

This all depends on whether The9 is ready to pick up the mantle & update.

I'll join you in the hope that is true. Although it's the worlds most tenuous link: "Southampton could also join the race for a player". Watched the Transfer update on SSN last night and apparently he still wants a champions league club.

ITK?

Bit of a backward step?

I think they see him as one of the "supporting 3" behind the striker. I still think they'll sign another striker.... And that's with them having 6 on the books already though in Sturridge, Origi, Borini, Balotelli, Lambert & Ings. Brendan not very subtle in telling half of that lot they aren't wanted.

Latest from the echo: http://m.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/13349809._/?ref=mac

Yeah, Impressive. I'm assuming Sterling will leave soon enough & they'll still go in for another striker.

BREAKING: LIVERPOOL AGREE FIRMINO DEAL Sky sources understand that Liverpool have agreed a deal with Hoffenheim for forward Roberto Firmino. The Anfield side have been looking to strengthen their attacking options and it looks the 23-year-old Brazilian international could be on his way. Formerly with Figueirense, Firmino can play anywhere across the front three, and is currently on Copa America duty with Brazil.

Apparently they want Bacca or Rondon as better-value alternatives to Benteke. Firmino is good too. Would've thought they had Coutinho in his position though. Guess they need another attacking midfielder for when Sterling departs.

Fortunately for us, this is a football forum so having an opinion on players is quite handy

Have a good rummage through the "HCDAJFU" thread, Bronko. http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?53873-Summer-2015-Hcdajfu-thread#.VYlg-vlVhBc

Yeah, fairly sure if he could reproduce that form, then Swansea would be playing him.

http://sportwitness.ning.com/forum/topics/midfielder-to-snub-reunion-with-southampton-coach-koeman-after-su

Maybe they might need the ££'s after buying Kondogbia?

He was mentioned a little while ago by @GFN_France actually & seems to be part of the current merry-go-round of European defensive midfielder's. The short story was Marseille were interested in Idrissa Gueye, who had an offer from us (but only if we sell Morgan). Marseille could only finanace the move for Idrissa Gueye if they sell Imbula. (Also maybe to us!) Not too confusing

BLACK CATS TARGET DOWNING Sunderland are interested in signing West Ham United winger Stewart Downing, according to Sky sources. Downing, 30, has a contract at Upton Park that runs until the summer of 2017.