Bewildered

Isn't that because interested clubs are waiting to see if Twente go down the toilet so they can get him on a free?

I think he is still not fit.

Ty in as assistant? Are they going to pay him in tat from the club shop?

http://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/eng/tello-everything-ok-with-fiorentina-but-barcelona-meets-with-valencia-and-southampton-the-updates/ Cristian Tello

http://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2016/sofiane-boufals-agent-to-meet-with-chelsea-arsenal-southampton/ Chelsea and Southampton have shown the most interest in Boufal, but it mentions that the player has attitude problems which may put off Puel.

Not sure this one is a goer really given prospective competition and €25-30m asking price. Only chance we'd have is if the player decides a couple of seasons at a club like ours, where he would have a much stronger chance of playing would be best for his development.

http://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2016/claude-puel-wants-to-bring-hatem-ben-arfa-to-southampton/ More on Ben Arfa link. Apparently has a 3 year contract offer from Sevilla, but will listen to Southampton's last minute offer because he credits Puel as the man that turned his career around and discussions are beginning today.

http://www.oddschecker.com/football/football-specials/england/next-permanent-manager Gareth Southagte an early favourite with the bookies.

Was probably writing it during the second half. God knows he wasn't jotting down tactical information.

According to L'Equipe, the only team that has an agreement with Marsaille for highly sought after striker Michy Batshuayi is..er..Crystal Palace. 38m euros plus bonsues. http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Crystal-palace-et-l-om-d-accord-sur-michy-batshuayi/700191 Someone else will probably come in for him after the Euros mind you, but that would be a massive Coup for Palace if it happens.

Yes, just hope this guy is strong/good enough to actually come on as a sub if needed.

Juanmi replacement I guess.

He's 27 now, at least we'd get what should be his best years if that happens.

So far, Still got Pelle, Bertrand and Tadic to shift on.

You would hope Les would steer clear of loans from Atletico after they outmanoeuvred and embarrassed him with the Alderweireld loan and subsequent sale to Spurs.

http://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2016/djibril-sidibe-close-to-as-monaco-move/ Sidibe was reported as being close to a move to Monaco yesterday.

If he has a knee injury that will supposedly keep him out for another 4 months I am not sure anyone will spend that kind of money on him this summer. Certainly not us.

https://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=fr&u=http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transfert-sofiane-boufal-lille-plait-a-southampton/699056&prev=search Source article on Boufal link, says we have made official enquiry to Lille and have been told he will cost 25-30 million euros. Also he suffered a meniscus injury in May that required surgery.

We were linked to him last summer as well I think. The jist of it is that saints, as well as other clubs are interested in him, but he wants to stay at Atletico and fight for a place in the team.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/06/23/liverpool-remain-intent-on-30m-deal-for-southamptons-sadio-mane/ Not sure how the profile portion of this article got past the editors, mind. Refers to Mané as an Ivorian and claims Klopp knows him from his time playing in the Bundesliga for Metz, who play in France.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/06/23/southampton-claude-puel-emerges-as-front-runner-to-succeed-ronal/ Get the plastic sheets, Claude Puel looks like he will get the nod.

Whats the difference between Silva and Perreira that makes the former appealing but not the latter? Both only managed and suceeded in Mickey Mouse leagues. Whats so bad about Puel? Does he have lots of relegations and no European experience?

So it's either Puel or we are sent back to the "Mystery Man" stage.

Klinsmann has a bigger (metaphorical) boner for bringing through young players and all the associated mumbo jumbo than perhaps even Les Reed. If they ever did speak he'd have a good chance of brainwashing Uncle Les to the point he'd probably hire him.