SSN: Southampton want to sign Luciano Vietto

Sky sources understand Southampton want to sign Luciano Vietto and are in talks with his club Atletico Madrid.

The Argentine forward, who scored 10 goals on loan at Sevilla last season, is also a target for Sampdoria.

Had a feeling we were looking to replace Jay, this would be a good signing. I remember before he got his big move to Atletco he was really highly rated, think he was at Villarreal. He's a good age, quick as **** and tricky.

Can he play in one of the wider positions, or is he just an out and out striker?

Was hoping for a CM first, or an AM... but maybe I'm just being a bit precious.

Can he play in one of the wider positions, or is he just an out and out striker?

 

Was hoping for a CM first, or an AM... but maybe I'm just being a bit precious.

Can play - and has played - across the front 3. I remember him at Villarreal most fondly, forced Atletcio into shelling almost £30m on him. He's a talent for sure.

Another amazing black box coincidence. We've got an Argie Manager who last managed in Spain and we're trying to sign an Argie who is playing in Spain.

I also just read he was dubbed the new Sergio Aguero due to his determind playing style, I'd suggest more the Argentine Shane Long.

Here's the obligatory Youtube:

https://youtu.be/vRVanyDo0Os

I watched the first few minutes and after the graphs at the beginning it reminded me of the old "Saint and Greavsie do the Endsleigh League" sketches that Baddiel and Skinner used to do. He can definitely pass sometimes and also be tackled.

I think it is so clever that the Black Box is suggesting an Argentine currently playing in the Spanish league.

I bet we've been tracking him for, like, ages.

It's a loan deal apparently...let's hope it's not with a dodgy as **** option to buy like our last one with Atletcio.

I think it is so clever that the Black Box is suggesting an Argentine currently playing in the Spanish league.

 

I bet we've been tracking him for, like, ages.

We have a scout who is solely assigned to Spain.

Vietto, wooooooah

Vietto, wooooooah

He came from Atleti

He...

Seems to get his fair share of headed goals for a relatively small lad.

Seems quite good at not scoring.

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Just one Vietto

Give him to me

We have a scout who is solely assigned to Spain.

He must be brilliant having delivered Juanmi and oh, that's it.

He must be brilliant having delivered Juanmi and oh, that's it.

Ronnie ekelund?

He must be brilliant having delivered Juanmi and oh, that's it.

Did they scout Alderweireld?

He must be brilliant having delivered Juanmi and oh, that's it.

Been wondering if Juanmi would get a mention

Ronnie ekelund?

Idiakez.

Loving the block box jokes/digs loads so original and funny I literally roflcoptered

We have a scout who is solely assigned to Spain.

So that's what Javi's up to these days.

He must be brilliant having delivered Juanmi and oh, that's it.

You know managers also get scouted, not just players? Pochettino & Pellegrino were both at Spanish clubs.

So, yeah, any opinions about him/decent info, rather than the sniping?

You know managers also get scouted, not just players? Pochettino & Pellegrino were both at Spanish clubs.

Oh dear, it seems Saints were scouting a player when they saw Pochettino. they weren't scouting him.

http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/revealed-how-scouting-philippe-coutinho-paved-the-way-for-mauricio-pochettinos-arrival-at-tottenham-a3240441.html

 

I also just read he was dubbed the new Sergio Aguero due to his determind playing style, I'd suggest more the Argentine Shane Long.

Shane Long with some competent technical ability would be an upgrade.

Another amazing black box coincidence. We've got an Argie Manager who last managed in Spain and we're trying to sign an Argie who is playing in Spain.

 

I also just read he was dubbed the new Sergio Aguero due to his determind playing style, I'd suggest more the Argentine Shane Long.

Judging by the video you could be on to something there - let's hope he doesn't sing!...

Another amazing black box coincidence. We've got an Argie Manager who last managed in Spain and we're trying to sign an Argie who is playing in Spain.

 

I also just read he was dubbed the new Sergio Aguero due to his determind playing style, I'd suggest more the Argentine Shane Long.

Isn't Long the Irish Marian Pahars?

Seems OK. I'd quite like some real quality this window as well though like Wanyama, Mane etc rather than just potential or a bit of a gamble.

Did they scout Alderweireld?

Anyone with half an idea knew Alderweirelds quality

So is this player more like a David Silva type, can anyone confirm? Over on 606 they seem to think so.

Let's get him in just so we can buy someone and shut people up complaining we are not performing in the market.

This lad looks decent. Pace, a few tricks and can finish. Would give us a good option across the front line.

So is this player more like a David Silva type, can anyone confirm? Over on 606 they seem to think so.

More of a poor's man Dybala. A quick and direct player, ideal for a counter-attacking style.

I'm concerned about his frame though. Could be pushed around easily by big defenders on the Prem.

How do I collect my prize

https://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?58514-Fun-Poll-Next-Signing-date#.WWVPgoF4WaM

Would we be top heavy with forwards if this goes ahead?

Les Reed....Espana.......Nissan Murano

Instead.......striker.......Luciano

Seems OK. I'd quite like some real quality this window as well though like Wanyama, Mane etc rather than just potential or a bit of a gamble.

Given that Mane was from the Austrian league and Wanyama was from the Scottish league... to say you want players like both of them who don't come as gambles or who are just potential is pretty hilarious.

Would we be top heavy with forwards if this goes ahead?

Not really, as we just lost JRod, and I'd back this lad to get a couple more goals than Jay did last season if given the same amount of game time this year.

Given that Mane was from the Austrian league and Wanyama was from the Scottish league... to say you want players like both of them who don't come as gambles or who are just potential is pretty hilarious.

Not at all, the league they come from is fairly irrelevant. Wanyama was obvious quality and had been MOTM in the champions league against Barcelona. Mane too had rave reviews with many commentators and fans commenting on what a talent he was. It's not "hilarious" to suggest that both had a fair bit more going for them than simply potential. All signings are a gamble to an extent but some clearly represent less of one than others.

More of a poor's man Dybala. A quick and direct player, ideal for a counter-attacking style.

I'm concerned about his frame though. Could be pushed around easily by big defenders on the Prem.

Simms?

Not really, as we just lost JRod, and I'd back this lad to get a couple more goals than Jay did last season if given the same amount of game time this year.

But Gallagher has just signed a new contract as well. If we are keeping him in the squad then I can't see us keeping Austin, Gabbi, Vietto, Long and Gallagher happy. I reckon Long will leave.

More of a poor's man Dybala. A quick and direct player, ideal for a counter-attacking style.

I'm concerned about his frame though. Could be pushed around easily by big defenders on the Prem.

but what do I know?

In discussions doesn't mean will sign. We are probably in dicussions with stacks of clubs/players.

But Gallagher has just signed a new contract as well. If we are keeping him in the squad then I can't see us keeping Austin, Gabbi, Vietto, Long and Gallagher happy. I reckon Long will leave.

Is Vietto capable of playing in a wide/wing position? Saint's lacked a genuine fast, tricky wide player last season - apart from Redmond and perhaps Sims.

JWP may have had an improved season but he didn't look effective played wide right.

I'm surprised the Black Box hasn't developed a 'No South Americans' filter.

In discussions doesn't mean will sign. We are probably in dicussions with stacks of clubs/players.

Exactly. I'm surprised this has been leaked from the club, if indeed it has. We're usually pretty good at keeping our cards close to our chest. "Saints want to sign..." is a West Ham-type announcement. Although they'd need their own channel for announcing who they're after.

Never heard of Vietto, so rather than instantly writing him off, I'll wait and see until a) we've actually signed him and b) I've seen him play.

I thought we needed some power and pace not hale and pace

Would we be top heavy with forwards if this goes ahead?

We'd have quantity not quality.

Adam Blackmore saying this story is "wide of the mark".

Adam Blackmore saying this story is "wide of the mark".

Good. We don't need a striker who doesn't score goals, a player in the final third who has little physical presence and a player who is competing for a spot in the team in an area we already have good players.

We desperately need a central midfielder who has the ability to carry the ball past a player (power and stride, not skill) to break the line of a bank of five opposition midfielders and open things up for us.

We'd have quantity not quality.

Probably right.

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