ally_uk Posted 24 June, 2019 Share Posted 24 June, 2019 You forgot Pontus Jannson, Bowen, Watkins, Lookman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 24 June, 2019 Share Posted 24 June, 2019 (edited) You forgot Pontus Jannson, Bowen, Watkins, Lookman. My list was strikers - I should’ve made that clear. Pretty sure we won’t be getting in any more wide attackers. Edited 24 June, 2019 by SuperSAINT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint77 Posted 24 June, 2019 Share Posted 24 June, 2019 Only 5? Hmm... What about the rest? You'd expect Forster, Cedric, Hoedt, Stephens, Mcqueen, Reed, Clasie, Hesketh, Elyounoussi, Boufal, Austin, Gallagher, Carrillo to be open to offers if we can find someone to take them. If we only lose 5, we're still left with alot of crap...! would of thought that by senior they exclude the likes of mcqueen,reed,clasie,hesketh etc that's my hope anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWar Posted 24 June, 2019 Share Posted 24 June, 2019 Pretty sure we won’t be getting in any more wide attackers. Wouldn't be so sure of that, we are linked with a couple still, some of which originating after the djenepo signing. Also the telegraph article has Boufal leaving as well as Elyounoussi. That only leaves djenepo sims jwp and Armstrong for the wider roles as redmond will likely play in a front 2, I'd say we could do with another. Sent from my G3311 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 24 June, 2019 Share Posted 24 June, 2019 There will be more than 5. Doubt many will be permanent Will certainly be more than 5. We need to get rid of around 10 players as the squad stands now — & that’s before 4 prospective new signings. Wouldn't be so sure of that, we are linked with a couple still, some of which originating after the djenepo signing. Also the telegraph article has Boufal leaving as well as Elyounoussi. That only leaves djenepo sims jwp and Armstrong for the wider roles as redmond will likely play in a front 2, I'd say we could do with another. Didn’t see Moi listed in the telegraph piece. Maybe you’re right & we will sign another wide player, but I don’t see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
del boy Posted 25 June, 2019 Share Posted 25 June, 2019 Looks like every other year then, no-one ITK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfahaji Posted 25 June, 2019 Share Posted 25 June, 2019 I see Burnley are willing to let Ben Gibson go, an old favourite of ours. Would happily take him off their hands, big upgrade on Stephens. Not so sure on that, but we don't need an upgrade on Stephens, we need someone who is better than all our current centre backs. Stephens is the worst of the lot, and I feel Bednarek, Yoshida and Vestergaard all have something to offer, but none of them are stand out players and any combination of them (in a 2) leaves us pretty weak at the back. Don't think Gibson is that player, especially as one of his problems is his lack of pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 25 June, 2019 Share Posted 25 June, 2019 Gibson is a spent force, his star has risen and is now rapidly setting. Burnley would not let I'm go otherwise. Nothing to see here Wee Ross! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 25 June, 2019 Share Posted 25 June, 2019 https://www.lavoixdunord.fr/604498/article/2019-06-25/mercato-yon-vraiment-un-oeil-sur-thiago-mendes Defensive midfielder (yay!) 27 years old (boo!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey88 Posted 25 June, 2019 Share Posted 25 June, 2019 https://www.lavoixdunord.fr/604498/article/2019-06-25/mercato-yon-vraiment-un-oeil-sur-thiago-mendes Defensive midfielder (yay!) 27 years old (boo!) He made it into the L' Equipe team of the season and got great reviews all year. Would imagine there being bigger clubs than us interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevy777_x Posted 25 June, 2019 Share Posted 25 June, 2019 Thiago Mendes would be a great signing for our midfield but would cost a bucket load of money. Lyon will be difficult to fend off, hope Ndombele decides to stay now lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 26 June, 2019 Share Posted 26 June, 2019 Thiago Mendes would be a great signing for our midfield but would cost a bucket load of money. Lyon will be difficult to fend off, hope Ndombele decides to stay now lol.We won't be going for him, clearly as per i.) Common sense ii.) All the comments about the types of players we want to sign One interesting one, some of the Belgian reports say we have dropped out the race for Vanheusden after talks, as have targetted a different CB. http://sportwitness.co.uk/southampton-dropped-out-in-race-to-sign-player-wolves-still-in-the-running/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 26 June, 2019 Share Posted 26 June, 2019 We won't be going for him, clearly as per i.) Common sense ii.) All the comments about the types of players we want to sign One interesting one, some of the Belgian reports say we have dropped out the race for Vanheusden after talks, as have targetted a different CB. http://sportwitness.co.uk/southampton-dropped-out-in-race-to-sign-player-wolves-still-in-the-running/ We've been linked with surprisingly few centre-backs considering it's high on our list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasoneuelllfanclub Posted 26 June, 2019 Share Posted 26 June, 2019 Transfer window starting pick up now. Once the big clubs start getting active the food chain begins to take shape. The ridiculous fees being banded about shows saints are right to sign unknown/unproven talent and develop. Harry Maguire valued higher than VVD is insane. In comparison he's ****. Sent from my SM-A320FL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 26 June, 2019 Share Posted 26 June, 2019 Callum Wilson available for £35M. The question I am asking - and haven't answered myself yet - is "is he worth twice as much as Che Adams?" Massive upgrade on Chas Austin, but can Che be that for half the outlay? good question, but of course a player that is, say, 10% better in terms of ability, doesn't, in reality, cost you 10% more, he tends to cost you twice as much. Those fractional gains/advantages are what makes all the difference in the end and you have to pay a premium for `proven'. Even if we could afford the £35m fee, Wilson isn't going to come to us. He will be looking for a top six club I suspect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 26 June, 2019 Share Posted 26 June, 2019 Four more days Ralph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 26 June, 2019 Share Posted 26 June, 2019 We've been linked with surprisingly few centre-backs considering it's high on our list. Considering it is absolutely essential, and will mean a long season again if we don't bring a good one in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 26 June, 2019 Share Posted 26 June, 2019 Bracing myself for when Ralph says he is frustrated with lack of signings/money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 26 June, 2019 Share Posted 26 June, 2019 Transfer window starting pick up now. Once the big clubs start getting active the food chain begins to take shape. The ridiculous fees being banded about shows saints are right to sign unknown/unproven talent and develop. Harry Maguire valued higher than VVD is insane. In comparison he's ****. Sent from my SM-A320FL using Tapatalk Problem is that the fee for Maguire will probably inflate the domestic prices for CB's and it will affect our level. If Leicester look to sign Dunk or Tarkowski, Brighton/Burnley will immediately look at Leicesters sudden windfall and look for £25-30m, and Bristol City will consider that as a marker for Webster and the £15-!8m we might have been looking at becomes £20m. Meanwhile in the real world we still won't be able to give Hoedt away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 26 June, 2019 Share Posted 26 June, 2019 (edited) We won't be going for him, clearly as per i.) Common sense ii.) All the comments about the types of players we want to sign One interesting one, some of the Belgian reports say we have dropped out the race for Vanheusden after talks, as have targetted a different CB. http://sportwitness.co.uk/southampton-dropped-out-in-race-to-sign-player-wolves-still-in-the-running/ I wondered who the different CB could be that we have since targeted. Possible options hopefully one of these: Upamecano Konate Zouma Saliba 4 top quality options. Here's hoping Edited 26 June, 2019 by davefizzy14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 26 June, 2019 Share Posted 26 June, 2019 Transfer window starting pick up now. Once the big clubs start getting active the food chain begins to take shape. The ridiculous fees being banded about shows saints are right to sign unknown/unproven talent and develop. Harry Maguire valued higher than VVD is insane. In comparison he's ****. Sent from my SM-A320FL using Tapatalk Leicester may want more than we got for Van Dijk but they won’t get it. Most reports in today’s media are saying something in the £65m region, which is about what you might expect considering he is English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Since '51 Posted 26 June, 2019 Share Posted 26 June, 2019 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7184767/Southampton-ready-turn-attentions-Spezia-forward-David-Okereke.html Okereke. Faster and more two-footed than Adams. Physique not so good for back-to-goal / hold-up play. Neither seem much use in the air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 26 June, 2019 Share Posted 26 June, 2019 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7184767/Southampton-ready-turn-attentions-Spezia-forward-David-Okereke.html Okereke. Faster and more two-footed than Adams. Physique not so good for back-to-goal / hold-up play. Neither seem much use in the air. https://youtu.be/Ds8pSYFg5-o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilwaukeeSaint Posted 26 June, 2019 Share Posted 26 June, 2019 Okereke highlights! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 26 June, 2019 Share Posted 26 June, 2019 Maguire is no better than Yoshida. Fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 26 June, 2019 Share Posted 26 June, 2019 Bargain basement for us then. Won't pay £14m on a striker so have to scrabble around the Italian lower leagues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 26 June, 2019 Share Posted 26 June, 2019 Bargain basement for us then. Won't pay £14m on a striker so have to scrabble around the Italian lower leagues. Doesn't really work as a statement when they are claiming the fee for Okereke amount is higher than the Adams fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 26 June, 2019 Share Posted 26 June, 2019 Good negotiation tactic from Saints re Adams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 26 June, 2019 Share Posted 26 June, 2019 Good negotiation tactic from Saints re Adams. If we can see through it, I wonder if Birmingham can? Clue: they can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabbage_Face Posted 26 June, 2019 Share Posted 26 June, 2019 Deal dead for che, a better target has come available. [emoji41] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's There Posted 26 June, 2019 Share Posted 26 June, 2019 Deal dead for che, a better target has come available. [emoji41] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Intrigue...Personally I'm not surprised. Any idea who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 26 June, 2019 Share Posted 26 June, 2019 Is the world we are in now? Bristol City are set to demand £30m for Southampton transfer target Adam Webster this summer.* https://readsouthampton.com/2019/06/26/bristol-city-demanding-30m-for-southampton-target-adam-webster/ Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Saints Posted 26 June, 2019 Share Posted 26 June, 2019 Good negotiation tactic from Saints re Adams. Yeah it wreaks of Saints playing the negotiation game. Let’s see if we can see it through and end up with adams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 26 June, 2019 Share Posted 26 June, 2019 Bargain basement for us then. Won't pay £14m on a striker so have to scrabble around the Italian lower leagues. Knew this would happen. Watch someone like Norwich swoop in for 14m now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 26 June, 2019 Share Posted 26 June, 2019 Good negotiation tactic from Saints re Adams. Yeah. Hardly an exclusive from McGrath. He’s been the 2nd most mentioned striker behind Adams online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 26 June, 2019 Share Posted 26 June, 2019 Good negotiation tactic from Saints re Adams. That was my initial thought. Plant a few stories, watch Brum sweat. Perfect conversation with Che would go... “Southampton have bid £14million for you.” ”Cool, I want to play in the Premier League.” ”We’ve rejected it.” “But I want to join them.” ”We are holding out for £16 million.” ”Sell me, or I’ll put in a half arsed effort all season.” ”Umm, Saints, we accept your £14 million offer.” ”It’s £10 million now.” ”Oh. Well we accept anyway.” Is the world we are in now? Bristol City are set to demand £30m for Southampton transfer target Adam Webster this summer.* https://readsouthampton.com/2019/06/26/bristol-city-demanding-30m-for-southampton-target-adam-webster/ Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk It’s cute that the lower league clubs want to hold us to ransom. Someone inform them that being in the Premier League doesn’t make us super rich. The prices for these players are fantasy. Yes if we were Championship I’d want to hold on to our best players, but they’d probably rather play at the top level. (Hence why securing our Premier League safety was so important.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sad saints fan Posted 26 June, 2019 Share Posted 26 June, 2019 Not claiming ITK status but I have Newcastle supporting workmate who seems to think that they have been given permission to speak to Ralph about replacing Benitez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsaint Posted 26 June, 2019 Share Posted 26 June, 2019 Not claiming ITK status but I have Newcastle supporting workmate who seems to think that they have been given permission to speak to Ralph about replacing Benitez Hes winding you up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sad saints fan Posted 26 June, 2019 Share Posted 26 June, 2019 Hope so. But Ashley doesnt like spending money and Ralph would bring the kids through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 26 June, 2019 Share Posted 26 June, 2019 Hope so. But Ashley doesnt like spending money and Ralph would bring the kids through RH will not be leaving in the near future imho - he seems to like a project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waylander Posted 26 June, 2019 Share Posted 26 June, 2019 Is the world we are in now? Bristol City are set to demand £30m for Southampton transfer target Adam Webster this summer.* https://readsouthampton.com/2019/06/26/bristol-city-demanding-30m-for-southampton-target-adam-webster/ Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk Sky report that Villa bid £12M for him and that was rejected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 26 June, 2019 Share Posted 26 June, 2019 Knew this would happen. Watch someone like Norwich swoop in for 14m now Bargain basement for us then. Won't pay £14m on a striker so have to scrabble around the Italian lower leagues. Where are you guys getting this from? Everything I’ve read so far suggests we have bid £14m and they’re holding out for more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Tony Posted 26 June, 2019 Share Posted 26 June, 2019 Sky report that Villa bid £12M for him and that was rejected.I watch Bristol City as much as Saints these days as live close to the ground. I honestly don't think they have anyone who looks like they would perform well in the PL. Would say Bailey Wright is better than Webster anyway Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 26 June, 2019 Share Posted 26 June, 2019 Intrigue...Personally I'm not surprised. Any idea who? David Okereke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 27 June, 2019 Share Posted 27 June, 2019 RH will not be leaving in the near future imho - he seems to like a project He will if we can’t even stretch to 14 mill for a needed striker, let alone a CB in the ‘project’ Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 27 June, 2019 Share Posted 27 June, 2019 Where are you guys getting this from? Everything I’ve read so far suggests we have bid £14m and they’re holding out for more. Yep, that's my interpretation, so I don't understand the comments from people that we won't / can't pay £14m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InvictaSaint Posted 27 June, 2019 Share Posted 27 June, 2019 He will if we can’t even stretch to 14 mill for a needed striker, let alone a CB in the ‘project’ Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1. By all accounts we have bid £14m and will no doubt negotiate further 2. Do you think Ralph did no due diligence on our financial capabilities before he arrived? 3. Why are you *always* so f.ucking negative?! It’s like being near a black hole FFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARCELONASAINT Posted 27 June, 2019 Share Posted 27 June, 2019 I honestly believe it's a human condition to be negative. Take the news on TV and the papers....it's misery that sells. These negative fans can't help themselves ity's in their DNA.....Just bloody frustrating for the rest of us! 1. By all accounts we have bid £14m and will no doubt negotiate further 2. Do you think Ralph did no due diligence on our financial capabilities before he arrived? 3. Why are you *always* so f.ucking negative?! It’s like being near a black hole FFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 27 June, 2019 Share Posted 27 June, 2019 I honestly believe it's a human condition to be negative. Take the news on TV and the papers....it's misery that sells. These negative fans can't help themselves ity's in their DNA.....Just bloody frustrating for the rest of us! It's called Negativity Bias. A basic survival trait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 27 June, 2019 Share Posted 27 June, 2019 "Expect the worst....hope for the best" Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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