Danbert

W3 L3 D1 - not actually that brilliant really. Bizarre fixtures gave us an easy ride but England were still indifferent at best.

It's called hyperbole, you dinlo

Seems a bit of an odd one to me. It's hard to see why we'd spend 13.5m on a reserve keeper, or, alternatively, why we think we need a new first choice. If I was McCarthy, and Gunn came straight in as the new No1, I'd be extremely ****ed off. I can't imagine he didn't seek assurances about his status before signing an extension to his contract, either.

Nice :-)

Once Vestergaard signs I think this will be pretty much it as far as incoming transfers go for this window. If we can foist FF on someone, I'd expect us to bring another keeper in, and we may bring in some cheapo backup player as a right back, but that'll be that.

https://thisisfutbol.com/2018/07/transfers/southampton-in-talks-to-sign-real-madrid-sensation/

Soon to rejoin Feyenoord, apparently https://readsouthampton.com/2018/07/06/feyenoord-reportedly-set-to-complete-clasie-deal/

Are they Championship standard?

Sturaro http://www.nufcblog.co.uk/2018/07/02/agent-confirms-nufcs-interest-in-17m-midfielder-but-wolves-southampton-are-also-keen/

http://sportwitness.co.uk/france-southampton-complete-signing-young-defender/

I'd far rather pay to watch Boufal than some donkey - hope he stays

Petagna http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2018/06/29/report-wolves-and-southampton-keen-on-andrea-petagna/

Zapata https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/report-southampton-and-newcastle-target-wanted-in-china-76529

Mooy http://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/3545806/manchester-city-may-activate-aaron-mooys-20m-buy-back-clause-sources

He looks like a rare talent - fingers crossed.

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/southampton-defender-chase-takes-twist-1701824

He's getting on a bit, he'll be 30 in November, and he's not been performing at the level he did a couple of seasons ago. I think 15m is a good deal to be honest.

Lol - when have they actually ever reduced the value of a sponsorship deal? They took a long hard look at the Man City deal and did sweet FA as I recall.

And a nice Pompey at the World Cup article. Apparently, the Senegal Head Coach made 28 appearances for Pompey over a decade ago.

Pompey owners ready to spend big on Fratton Park Somehow it's a matter of pride that they can afford essential maintenance to keep the tatty timber tabernacle from collapsing completely

Excuse me, "journalism"?

Apparently, he doesn't want to leave: http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2018/06/12/manolo-gabbiadinis-agent-comments-on-his-southampton-future/

No.

Seems we intend scavenging from Aston Villa http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5812993/Aston-Villa-six-academy-graduates-squad-season.html

We kept things very tight for much of the season and by keeping men behind the ball restricted the number of chances created against us. The problem was, that when someone did pop a half decent ball into the box, more often than not, it got tucked away. I think our central defenders' lack of presence, particularly in the air, has a lot to say in that regard.