January Transfer Window - 2020 Edition

OK he's a little rumour from a source I have. Likely to be wrong but we all like a good rumour. So our interests apparently are in a cb we wanted in the summer but we wouldn't part with the cash, a striker banging them in in France (maybe for Lillie? Source couldn't remember.) and a rb. Apparently villa also after the striker, also told the Chinese bloke wants to sell and red bull have been sniffing around along with an American consortium.

I would love to know exactly WTF was behind Gao buying us...........other than shifting money out of China...Hopefully, when he goes, Kat will do one away from the club!

There was no other reason other than shifting money out of China.

OK he's a little rumour from a source I have. Likely to be wrong but we all like a good rumour. So our interests apparently are in a cb we wanted in the summer but we wouldn't part with the cash, a striker banging them in in France (maybe for Lillie? Source couldn't remember.) and a rb. Apparently villa also after the striker, also told the Chinese bloke wants to sell and red bull have been sniffing around along with an American consortium.

Interesting - thanks!

I would love to know exactly WTF was behind Gao buying us...........other than shifting money out of China...Hopefully, when he goes, Kat will do one away from the club!

OK he's a little rumour from a source I have. Likely to be wrong but we all like a good rumour. So our interests apparently are in a cb we wanted in the summer but we wouldn't part with the cash, a striker banging them in in France (maybe for Lillie? Source couldn't remember.) and a rb. Apparently villa also after the striker, also told the Chinese bloke wants to sell and red bull have been sniffing around along with an American consortium.

Thanks for the info.

Gao wanting to sell is the only thing that makes me thing we might spend in January because he knows a relegated team is going to be worth far less than he paid for it. Let's just hope as others have said he's not looking at the table right now thinking well we are 14th so no need to spend.

I know people would be massively reluctant about Red Bull, and the name change potential would be very worrying, but you have to admire what they have done overall with their clubs, their general philosophy especially around transfers has been excellent and mirrors what we try to do as well.

The likely strikers from Ligue 1 are Victor Osimhen from Lille, who is being linked with the likes of Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs, so it might not be him.

The other one is probably Habib Diallo from Metz, who has been linked to Newcastle.

Thanks for the info.

 

Gao wanting to sell is the only thing that makes me thing we might spend in January because he knows a relegated team is going to be worth far less than he paid for it. Let's just hope as others have said he's not looking at the table right now thinking well we are 14th so no need to spend.

 

I know people would be massively reluctant about Red Bull, and the name change potential would be very worrying, but you have to admire what they have done overall with their clubs, their general philosophy especially around transfers has been excellent and mirrors what we try to do as well.

 

The likely strikers from Ligue 1 are Victor Osimhen from Lille, who is being linked with the likes of Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs, so it might not be him.

 

The other one is probably Habib Diallo from Metz, who has been linked to Newcastle.

OK he's a little rumour from a source I have. Likely to be wrong but we all like a good rumour. So our interests apparently are in a cb we wanted in the summer but we wouldn't part with the cash, a striker banging them in in France (maybe for Lillie? Source couldn't remember.) and a rb. Apparently villa also after the striker, also told the Chinese bloke wants to sell and red bull have been sniffing around along with an American consortium.

Too right we do, thanks!

Would much prefer Red Bull to an American consortium- they've at least proved they know how to run run a club.

OK he's a little rumour from a source I have. Likely to be wrong but we all like a good rumour. So our interests apparently are in a cb we wanted in the summer but we wouldn't part with the cash, a striker banging them in in France (maybe for Lillie? Source couldn't remember.) and a rb. Apparently villa also after the striker, also told the Chinese bloke wants to sell and red bull have been sniffing around along with an American consortium.

This is more like it!! probably total nonsense with a crumb of truth. Saintsweb at its best!!

Just hope the last two results don't make the owner think we don't investment in new players

Don't know about Goa, but it's certainly making me think we don't need to add to the squad now. The relevant people in the club must be wondering if new signings would only be a distraction and could have more of a negative effect. The one piece of business I'd like to see is Goa taking his money and going. The only contribution I recall him making was the disruption to pre-season by his demand that the manager and some players went on that pointless trip to China.

Don't know about Goa, but it's certainly making me think we don't need to add to the squad now.

Too right we do, thanks!

 

Would much prefer Red Bull to an American consortium- they've at least proved they know how to run run a club.

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Are we able to send danso home and loan in proper left back cover?

Are we able to send danso home and loan in proper left back cover?

season long loans need pre agreed 'recall' clauses and for parent to want them back. No idea if his has one. If we are not going to be play him at CB that would be a good idea as he is a fish out of water at full back

I'd have assumed we wouldn't be able to change our name which is what I'd imagine to be the large appeal for Red Bull. Unless they just want Stadium/Kit rights, in which case I'm all on board.

Don't know about Goa, but it's certainly making me think we don't need to add to the squad now. The relevant people in the club must be wondering if new signings would only be a distraction and could have more of a negative effect. The one piece of business I'd like to see is Goa taking his money and going. The only contribution I recall him making was the disruption to pre-season by his demand that the manager and some players went on that pointless trip to China.

As for a potential name change as mentioned before, aren't there rules preventing brand names in club names in this country? Otherwise you'd expect they'd have snapped up someone in the lower leagues by now.

 

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There are similar rules in Germany. Didn't stop RB (RasenBallsport) Leipzig though.

There are similar rules in Germany. Didn't stop RB (RasenBallsport) Leipzig though.

Just suppose Bertrand and soares picked up long term injuries. We would be in the absolute sh*t. A rb minimum would allow us to cover in that eventuality and tbh I'd rather get us someone better than cedric if possible.

Ralph said as much in his chat after the game with the presenter and her mates yesterday. He has those two positions top of the list for January.

RB Southampton would be quite cool

As long as they respect the "Southampton way"

As long as they respect the "Southampton way"

What, sell your best player(s) as soon as possible?

Ralph said as much in his chat after the game with the presenter and her mates yesterday. He has those two positions top of the list for January.

May be fun to get the rumours ball rolling: http://sportwitness.co.uk/southampton-everton-follow-player-club-wont-rule-january-transfer/

What, sell your best player(s) as soon as possible?

If only we could be more ambitious like Leicester and hang on to our best players.

Exactly but some people argue for the sake of arguing. Best to not even reply against that level of IQ. Listing all the squad players & those that haven’t even figured, those whom aren’t up to standard or those are out on loan is a strange argument at best.

I'm as keen as anyone else to see us strengthen but these threads all too often degenerate into fantasy wish-lists. I guess it's more exciting to pretend or hope that we have unlimited funds rather than facing reality.

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OK he's a little rumour from a source I have. Likely to be wrong but we all like a good rumour. So our interests apparently are in a cb we wanted in the summer but we wouldn't part with the cash, a striker banging them in in France (maybe for Lillie? Source couldn't remember.) and a rb. Apparently villa also after the striker, also told the Chinese bloke wants to sell and red bull have been sniffing around along with an American consortium.

I think every SFC fan would want the rumour about Gao selling up to be true. Perfectly happy to sit in the Red Bull St Mary’s Stadium. CB and RB would also be an important boost to staying up and rebuilding after Les broke the club’s legs in the transfer market.

I think every SFC fan would want the rumour about Gao selling up to be true. Perfectly happy to sit in the Red Bull St Mary’s Stadium. CB and RB would also be an important boost to staying up and rebuilding after Les broke the club’s legs in the transfer market.

The stadium would likely be renamed the Red Bull Arena and our crest would also be changed, if that matters to you

The stadium would likely be renamed the Red Bull Arena and our crest would also be changed, if that matters to you

I think at this point I can't see many saints fans being too upset by any of that. We would probably keep some elements of the crest and I personally don't give much of a toss what the stadium is called. I think it's a pretty ****e stadium anyway.

The crest would be very much the same as the other Red Bull crests with none of our branding. But yes, I must be mellowing in my old age as I'm not as bothered as I would have been 5 years ago

I think at this point I can't see many saints fans being too upset by any of that. We would probably keep some elements of the crest and I personally don't give much of a toss what the stadium is called. I think it's a pretty ****e stadium anyway.

The crest would be very much the same as the other Red Bull crests with none of our branding. But yes, I must be mellowing in my old age as I'm not as bothered as I would have been 5-10 years ago

I think at this point I can't see many saints fans being too upset by any of that. We would probably keep some elements of the crest and I personally don't give much of a toss what the stadium is called. I think it's a pretty ****e stadium anyway.

It certainly wouldn’t bother me as much as the old reverse takeover by Lowe .

My family still ask are you going to The Dell .....when it was Friends Provident most people I know just called it St Mary’s anyway.

We are heading for big trouble under GAO but if RB could sort out the beer and queue in concourse that would be great start :-)

2 things need urgently sorting recruitment and coaching standards across the club.

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https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/football/pundit-suggests-forster-is-frustrated-that-southampton-have-inflated-demands-for-celtic-move/ar-BBYpDLG?ocid=spartanntp

He wasnt unhappy drawing his massive wages sitting on his behind, so if we want to ask a decent price then that's fine. Hopefully someone comes in for him although I assume we would do a deal on price

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/football/pundit-suggests-forster-is-frustrated-that-southampton-have-inflated-demands-for-celtic-move/ar-BBYpDLG?ocid=spartanntp

He wasnt unhappy drawing his massive wages sitting on his behind, so if we want to ask a decent price then that's fine. Hopefully someone comes in for him although I assume we would do a deal on price

I would let him go for a small fee as long as we don't subside the wages

"Werder Bremen are interested in re-signing Southampton defender Jannik Vestergaard in the January transfer window, according to Sky in Germany."

 

"Werder Bremen are interested in re-signing Southampton defender Jannik Vestergaard in the January transfer window, according to Sky in Germany."

When all is bad there is always hope

After the game RH said he hopes they can do something fairly early on in the window.

Speaking to Solent.

I don't get it. So other people call us RB Saints, so what. It'd make us a bigger club, and change from this crappy ownership. So many clubs plummet with poor ownership and dodgy investors you know nothing about. RB is far more transparent and fans seem to embrace all other forms of corporate money coming in.

Me neither. They would be the best possible owners we could wish for imho. I would have thought loans between the RBs could be easier too, which could be handy

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Our current crest looks like a group of 5 year olds got overexcited on microsoft paint.

Not far off. Was a kids' competition I think. And I love it.

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Not far off. Was a kids' competition I think. And I love it.

 

 

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Not just for kids, it was open to all supporters in 1974. Long before Microsoft Paint had ever been thought of.

Not just for kids, it was open to all supporters in 1974. Long before Microsoft Paint had ever been thought of.

And only just after 'paint'.;-)

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Can I ask why people are talking about Red Bull ownership like it's a genuine possibility?

Can I ask why people are talking about Red Bull ownership like it's a genuine possibility?

We had 8 pages where people were genuinely talking about us signing Zlatan Ibrahimović....

We had 8 pages where people were genuinely talking about us signing Zlatan Ibrahimović....

 

Has he signed yet ?

I'm proud to say I started the Zlatan thread (in good faith of what I was told)

Only mentioned in passing in a couple rumours currently.

Midfielder of the defensive variety (the player supposedly wants out)?

https://tbrfootball.com/report-aston-villa-and-southampton-want-nice-midfielder-adrien-tameze/ (also in telegraph but i don't subscribe)

More regarding Jean-Clair Todibo...

https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1221766/man-utd-transfer-news-barcelona-todibo-talks

Just hope the last two results don't make the owner think we don't investment in new players

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Can I ask why people are talking about Red Bull ownership like it's a genuine possibility?

We are willing it to be true

I've said it many times, but I don't expect any incoming except maybe LB unless we sell.

 

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Ralph seemed pretty certain yesterday that one would be done early.

Ralph seemed pretty certain yesterday that one would be done early.

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Sounds hopeful. Would think LB as cover.

 

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I'm not sure about this "as cover" thing, unless it is a loan. For me I think we'd be better off buying a young up and coming left back that long term can challenge Bertrand for the first team spot.

Does anyone know what the situation is with McQueen?