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Agree. Maybe Hunter too.

THIS

Someone needs to do an audit of ianthesaint's ITK credentials.

Ridiculous when you consider one of the most sought after strikers in Europe is going to Chelsea for £32m.

Somewhat flattering to think Lallana is their top target when you see what else is out there. http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/scouting-report-playmakers-who-could-7141248?

Les Reed did say they would be discussing planning for the long term at the end of the season...

Yeah, it's not really a particular stretch of the imagination that: 1) Sagna will leave Arsenal. 2) Arsenal will refer to their scouting guide: "If in doubt, raid Southampton".

The Don - Walder Frey

I'll say Reed. He'd be the only one with proper "shock" factor given what's going on. (Unless it's Ms Liebherr of course!)

Alan Nixon: Couple of surprise departures behind scenes at Southampton ??

Football Direct just make sh*t up

That was a good read. Nice work Rod.

Just had a look up to see if I could find out any info - Couldn't find a value, but an older report speculates that Spurs have a 50% sell on as well. (Vincent Tan will love that!) I'd look at Ince too. A lot depends on our circumstances, but if we're looking to balance the books and we have to get some more goals in our team (if Lallana is sold & J-Rod still being injured) we could do a lot worse than look at Ince.

Will remember him fondly. Wasn't he a bargain 250k at the time?

Still under contract I think

I'd be happy with this signing - It's clearly an area we need to strengthen and the lad is ready - Been very good in both league 1 & the championship. Surprised he's ready to leave Leicester when you consider the money they are talking about throwing around.

Maybe that's the secret - We need to make sure our best players are already at bigger clubs and loan them in!

It's been said before, but I'd take Borini. Can play up top on his own, up front with Rickie or out wide.

Demand £35m. Woodward is desperate.

To put it into context... Nabil Hassan @NabilHassan79 #saintsfc receive £76.9m 'central revenue payment' (TV revenue) from the Premier League for 2013/14 season. Up from £43.8m for previous year

How the heck did The Don fall out with a kit makers mid-way through a season?

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/may/13/adam-lallana-liverpool-brendan-rodgers-southampton?CMP=twt_gu

Yeah, he's hardly been mentioned. TBH I'm amazed De Boer isn't favourite - I'd have thought they'd be swayed be his title wins & his willingness to work with a sporting director.

Business has picked up - itchen_dan is on the case Summer begins!

I kind've agree but would have this feeling we've been done on Lallana's fee. Selling prior to a world cup, and Utd literally frothing at the mouth to sign players.... We should've thoroughly rinsed them.