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Maybe let me rephrase then, we need to sell to buy. Simple as that. Funds from players sold will go towards new players coming in. Bednarek is our most saleable asset (that we're looking to sell) so funds from this sale (and others) would go towards the striker but also towards any other sales we have incoming. Reality is that the other signings will most likely be in and around the €6-10m mark so it's not as crucial. Striker as Ralph has said is the most expensive hence the need to free up funds. I maintain my point though that I believe we now need to sell first team players such as Bednarek before we can finish our window.

He’s most definitely for sale

I’m not saying it is true, just what I heard. Agreed a striker is priority but perhaps it’s the hardest piece of the puzzle and the squad needed much improvement so they couldn’t sit on their hands and wait. Btw not claiming any ITK here - just been passed on some info, whether or not it’s true I don’t know!

The club *is* actively looking to shift Bednarek, Moussa and Theo. They thought they would have sold JB by now but no takers. I’m led to believe this is the reason the Delap / forward deal is being delayed as we’re now in our normal position of needing to sell to buy. Whether or not that means we *can’t* buy anyone else without selling I don’t know but time will tell!

I'm pretty sure we'll end up with Levi C whether that's on a perm or loan I'm not sure... Delap too, I think the Broja loan last year shows that we will play him - I think we'll still sign another striker along with Delap. I also think an attacking player will be dancing down the Itchen Bridge at some point this summer too. More to come but got to shift a few first.

It's going to be quiet on the incomings for a period, need to offload some players now - more in line with traditional methodology of Southampton FC's player transfers.

Confirmed to Chelsea according to Secret Scout

The away kit…. 👀 ….. and not in a good way.

I’ll eat my hat if we sign CHO. I have heard that Levi C is keen on the move and is very tight with Dynel and Tino which helps. Lots of moving parts and I’m once again not claiming ITK status, just what I’ve heard.

Not at all - just heard something but I'm not claiming that at all.

Same as I've heard, defensive reinforcement, an exciting one to boot.

May I ask what this was in reference to? Many thanks!

I wonder whether they’re thinking of moving Shane Long into a coaching role… How not to score.. Actually, that’s an area we’re already blessed in.

Tarkowski being courted by both Villa and Everton with the latter supposedly being at the front of the queue. If true, we'd obviously have no chance.

I really thought he'd be off. Sure, we survived relegation with limited resources but in recent history this has *always* been the case. Going back pre relegation it was the case and when we came back in 12/13 it's been the same. Adkins, Poch, Koeman, Pellegrino and Hughes were all working under the same constraints. Ok admittedly the squads were better under previous management but let's not forget this is a team with RH's stamp all over it. He's been here for three years so can't argue he doesn't have a group of player's he's greenlit. Furthermore, Thomas Frank, Graham Potter (ish), Patrick Vieira and to a lesser extent Bruno Lage are all working within these sort of limitations. Anyone of those go on a Hassenhutl barren run and they're getting the heave-ho. There seems to be this comfort blanket for RH that he couldn't possibly do better. Others do and let's just say that 15th is our limit - wouldn't we want to try and find a manager who could execute a bit of consistency? Why does it have to go from excellent to shit the bed? It's clear he has no plan b and if we can see that so should the board. In Ralph We Don't Trust.

Marco Rose anyone?

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No additional cash for transfers then..

The Drayton Arms has now permanently closed (I believe) - there are a few boozers nearby but it’s quite hard to get into them on match day. There are a few pubs about 20 mins walk away which shouldn’t be an issue - shout if anyone wants any suggestions / if anyone has any suggestions. Emirates is about 25 mins from my house so I know a few decent places.

He would love this. Let me know the best way to sort? I can give you his number / email? Thanks.

Mate of mine is looking for a ticket for tomorrow if anyone hears of anything - cheers.

Morning All, Tried to purchase tickets this morning for Arsenal away when they came on sale to me but they’re all sold out. if anyone hears anything, I’m looking for 2 x adult tickets please. Cheers!

Tom Leach should get the gig at The Athletic. Dan Sheldon is very much a hands off journalist. Very much considers himself outside of Southampton FC. With Carl Anka, we all knew he was a Man United fan but he really bought into the club and the fans, and reported as if he really had a vested interest. We know that Tom Leach isn't a Saints fan either but he seems to live and breath it, I've even heard him refer to us as 'we' which was nice. I'm aware to be a football reporter you don't need to support the team of course but when you're a *dedicated* club reporter it's nice to feel that they care about it as opposed to it just being a job. Feels like a lot of his articles are just going through the motions and he actually doesn't have much to talk about, as per the latest article. Turn draws into wins, Cheers, Dan!

I know it’s not going to happen but wouldn’t it be great if we just pulled one out the hat that nobody knew about. Would be great. Won’t happen.

Adam Blackmore confirmed none expected in. So I’d say that’s that my friends. Bit of a damp squib but there we go..