Saints Transfers Thread - Deadline Day

Italian press are saying we've made a official offer for Hoedt and met Lazio's valuation.

I honestly believe this means VvD will leave for City or Chelsea

Me too. Wouldn't be a bad outcome. Would prefer Chelsea as it would mean we could say no more easily about Cedric

I hope that we can get Hoedt over the line. I also hope that this is an attempt to strengthen the squad at the CB position, rather than laying the track for VVD's departure if Chelsea or City come in with a big offer.

Many, especially Liverpool supporters will see it as a clear sign that VVD is off, if we can get Hoedt.

at least our black box is not longer in 'french' mode

Leicester seemed to do OK in getting Mahrez and Kanté. Although they both came from Normandy teams, so maybe we should just concentrate our talent search in that region only.

In theory if we played Van D and Hoedt and introduce Mario could we finish top 6? Or wouldn't you want to see Virgil play for us again?

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In theory if we played Van D and Hoedt and introduce Mario could we finish top 6? Or wouldn't you want to see Virgil play for us again?

Id be interested to know if anyone wouldnt want to see him in a saints shirt again? Currently hating the guy but another year for us playing for his world cup place would be awesome. Maybe one more face in the attacking area and it would be a really interesting line up and could be a good season

Who would you go for attacking wise? Another striker? Or creative player? I reckon we should just lay down some serious cash and get Ziyech in.

christ is Ziyech the only player people know?

christ is Ziyech the only player people know?

Who would you go for attacking wise? Another striker? Or creative player? I reckon we should just lay down some serious cash and get Ziyech in.

The reality is im happy with Gabbi up top (given our financial limitations), someone in behind to find his runs and pop up with goals would be my hope - that said, sigurrdson is worth 40odd million so i dont know if its likely to happen! Not sure i like austin as a second striker also (nervous about impacts of his movement maybe) but find it hard to see us getting in someone better. I can se why we're in the state we are in that area and maybe its just a case of hope that boufal comes good this season or buy that random brazilian that was linked the other day who i know nothing about but am excited about because hes an exciting brazilian and my CM2 days are overtaking my common sense.

http://m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/southampton-keen-to-sign-lazio-defender-wesley-hoedt-36038592.html

 

Apols if previously posted.

"The black box is buzzing"...OK Ralph.

Hoedt is starting to sound like a good possibility, with the club attempting to get ahead of the curve on the VVD replacement speculation.

Anybody who doesn't want Virgil back in the tam needs their head examined. He will make us much, much stronger. He's a leader, an organiser, a goal scorer, a world class CB etc etc. He's had a paddy, the club have said tough. Let's move on and put it behind us.

Anybody who doesn't want Virgil back in the tam needs their head examined. He will make us much, much stronger. He's a leader, an organiser, a goal scorer, a world class CB etc etc. He's had a paddy, the club have said tough. Let's move on and put it behind us.

"The black box is buzzing"...OK Ralph.

 

Hoedt is starting to sound like a good possibility, with the club attempting to get ahead of the curve on the VVD replacement speculation.

Will he get in the team before Stephens? If not will he be happy swapping Lazio for our bench if so what happens to Jack's development?

christ is Ziyech the only player people know?

Disagree that Hoedt coming in would signal the end for VvD.

Hodet is left footed and could easily play next to Virgil. If we are serious about not selling this summer, it would be very sensible to get VvD's replacement in this year and give him a season adapting to the PL before being our key CB next year.

For me, Hoedt would be the perfect Fonte Replacement and would give us the possibility to play 3 at the back:

Stephens VvD Hoedt

That being said, I cannot see us keeping hold of VvD and if we do sell, I would be getting 2 cbs instead of 1.

Anybody who doesn't want Virgil back in the tam needs their head examined. He will make us much, much stronger. He's a leader, an organiser, a goal scorer, a world class CB etc etc. He's had a paddy, the club have said tough. Let's move on and put it behind us.

Is he back on side?

Will he get in the team before Stephens? If not will he be happy swapping Lazio for our bench if so what happens to Jack's development?

Imagine it will be Jack and Hoedt starting and Yoshida on the bench.

christ is Ziyech

ITK statement?! - Convict & I knew he was good, but that is some statement

Anybody who doesn't want Virgil back in the tam needs their head examined. He will make us much, much stronger. He's a leader, an organiser, a goal scorer, a world class CB etc etc. He's had a paddy, the club have said tough. Let's move on and put it behind us.

I think it's VvD you need to convince not the fan's.

K,Billy lives! Welcome back sir

Guan was on here the other day too

We need a goalscorer from wide positions more than anything... Quincy Promes has the same agent as Hoedt, just saying.

"The black box is buzzing"

That is the best thing Ralph has said since joining the club. Deserves a pay rise for that line alone. Genius.

ARMSTRONG CLOSE TO NEW DEAL

Sky sources understand that Stuart Armstrong will be staying with Scottish Premiership champions Celtic after agreeing terms on a new deal.

The midfielder, who signed from Dundee United in 2015, will sign his new contract later this week.

Will he get in the team before Stephens? If not will he be happy swapping Lazio for our bench if so what happens to Jack's development?

Good questions. It would certainly be a shame if Stephens ends up getting relegated to the bench this season.

Good questions. It would certainly be a shame if Stephens ends up getting relegated to the bench this season.

if he is good enough, he will play

Cedric vvd Hoedt Bertrand is a seriously good back four if only we had a keeper to match

Cedric vvd Hoedt Bertrand is a seriously good back four if only we had a keeper to match

If that WOULD indeed be the back four I can see Forster's confidence rising. He's got it in him to be good.

Good questions. It would certainly be a shame if Stephens ends up getting relegated to the bench this season.

It wouldn't if the person replacing him is better.

3 CBs starting perhaps ?

3 CBs starting perhaps ?

Yes, a good option, especially as we have two good fullbacks and look most dangerous when they get forward, Bertrand in paricular.

3 CBs starting perhaps ?

I've just tried to work through a team with 3 CB's. As rigid and awesome as it would be, we'd have a lot of attacking talent on the bench / in the stands and scoring would appear to be the bigger issue for us right now.

Anybody who doesn't want Virgil back in the tam needs their head examined. He will make us much, much stronger. He's a leader, an organiser, a goal scorer, a world class CB etc etc. He's had a paddy, the club have said tough. Let's move on and put it behind us.

My thoughts entirely

Stephens is way over rated by some on here.

Stephens is way over rated by some on here.

Isn't he just. The club historian called him Beckenbaueresque. That's way way OTT.

Stephens is way over rated by some on here.

To a point I agree. Defensively he has a bit to learn, does really look the part on the ball though.

I've just tried to work through a team with 3 CB's. As rigid and awesome as it would be, we'd have a lot of attacking talent on the bench / in the stands and scoring would appear to be the bigger issue for us right now.

Allows you to play two up front.

3 at the back:

-------------------Forster------------------

--------Stephens--VVD--Hoedt----------

--Cedric--------------------------Bertrand--

-------------Lemina---Romeu---------------

-----Redmond------------------Boufal------

------------------Gabbiadini----------------

Not sure it would work.

Hoedt not even on the bench for Napoli tonight. Perhaps a deal is close

Hoedt not even on the bench for Napoli tonight. Perhaps a deal is close

He plays for lazio

Hoedt not even on the bench for Napoli tonight. Perhaps a deal is close

I'd be shocked if he was on Napoli's bench given he plays for Lazio...

He plays for lazio

;lol: that'll be why then

3 at the back:

 

-------------------Forster------------------

 

--------Stephens--VVD--Hoedt----------

 

--Cedric--------------------------Bertrand--

 

-------------Lemina---Romeu---------------

 

-----Redmond------------------Boufal------

 

------------------Gabbiadini----------------

 

Not sure it would work.

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Something in my pocket decided to join the conversation but doesn't seem to have to much to say on the matter.

 

 

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I think you'll find there are enough clever d!cks around here already

"The black box is buzzing"

 

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Have to assume that means at least two more in - you can't say that if we are expecting just one more signing, surely?

Great statement from King Ralph all in all. I'm starting to believe it.

Have to assume that means at least two more in - you can't say that if we are expecting just one more signing, surely?

 

Great statement from King Ralph all in all. I'm starting to believe it.

Hoedt and Vietto IMO. (later being a loan with an option on deadline day)

Hoedt and Vietto IMO. (later being a loan with an option on deadline day)

Really hope so. Would be amazing window

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To a point I agree. Defensively he has a bit to learn, does really look the part on the ball though.

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If Stuart Armstrong is a goer I'm guessing we might see some movement sharpish with Celtic virtually through their qualifier.

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