SaintsFan86 Posted 26 July, 2020 Share Posted 26 July, 2020 Article says that we are still interested in Disasi... with this talk of us adding a second Defensive player.. could it be him?.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 26 July, 2020 Share Posted 26 July, 2020 31 minutes ago, SaintsFan86 said: Article says that we are still interested in Disasi... with this talk of us adding a second Defensive player.. could it be him?.. Any chance of copying the article onto here? be surprised is it was Disasi, reports said we were very close to signing him but pulled out at the last minute, presumably to get Salisu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danbert Posted 26 July, 2020 Share Posted 26 July, 2020 Fantastic that JWP has signed on for five more years. He could end up being a one-club player. How long is it since Saints last lined up in the Premier League without him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 26 July, 2020 Share Posted 26 July, 2020 3 minutes ago, Danbert said: Fantastic that JWP has signed on for five more years. He could end up being a one-club player. How long is it since Saints last lined up in the Premier League without him? It'll be last season at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 26 July, 2020 Share Posted 26 July, 2020 3 minutes ago, Danbert said: Fantastic that JWP has signed on for five more years. He could end up being a one-club player. How long is it since Saints last lined up in the Premier League without him? Good news on the face of it, but we never know the detail of the contract extension, such as any having to notify him of any bid from a CL club etc. Anyway it does appear to show commitment and in the event of any interest from others might protect us from a paltry fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 26 July, 2020 Share Posted 26 July, 2020 2 minutes ago, Saint_clark said: It'll be last season at some point. Quite often under Mark Hughes as I recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 26 July, 2020 Share Posted 26 July, 2020 Great news on his new contract. Looks like we backing Ralph and the players are buying in to what he wants to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 26 July, 2020 Share Posted 26 July, 2020 JWP could end up towards the very high end of the total club appearances table. No one is ever going to break the Terry Paine record though, I guess (820-ish?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 26 July, 2020 Share Posted 26 July, 2020 28 minutes ago, SaintBobby said: JWP could end up towards the very high end of the total club appearances table. No one is ever going to break the Terry Paine record though, I guess (820-ish?) He's on 231 appearances already, he's made more than Yaya Toure, Berbatov, Zola, Tim Cahill and plenty of other names considered veterans of the Prem. If he carries on till 33/34, he could well end up making more appearances than Friedel, Cech, Shearer, Gary Neville, Ashley and Andy Cole...and yet it was only recently we still had fans claiming he isn't Premier League quality! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 26 July, 2020 Share Posted 26 July, 2020 Should've sold him to Watford when we had the chance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 26 July, 2020 Share Posted 26 July, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Suhari said: Should've sold him to Watford when we had the chance! https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/16403799.james-ward-prowse-watford-reportedly-make-10-million-bid-for-southampton-midfielder/ to add some context to that! And yes, we almost let Hughes sell him. Thank goodness we didn't. Shows how completely out of touch that old fool is with football. Edited 26 July, 2020 by S-Clarke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beavis17 Posted 26 July, 2020 Share Posted 26 July, 2020 3 hours ago, Turkish said: Any chance of copying the article onto here? be surprised is it was Disasi, reports said we were very close to signing him but pulled out at the last minute, presumably to get Salisu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 26 July, 2020 Share Posted 26 July, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 26 July, 2020 Share Posted 26 July, 2020 (edited) That rumour might have some more legs when you look at the above, a high pressing 21 year old that is improving, seems very much Ralph's sort of player. Quote He still has room to improve as a passer, but he’s been excellent in defensive transition, regularly helping to force turnovers that lead to scoring chances. He’s one of the Bundesliga’s elite pressing players, and he’s improved the rest of his game dramatically as well. https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2019/10/11/20909634/weston-mckennie-usa-vs-cuba-2019-concacaf-nations-league-usmnt Edited 26 July, 2020 by tajjuk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBitterne Posted 26 July, 2020 Share Posted 26 July, 2020 1 hour ago, SuperSAINT said: Would be a superb replacement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 26 July, 2020 Share Posted 26 July, 2020 New contract for Bertrand. Sign up KWP or another suitable right back. Get in this Weston guy or some other CM. Get Salisu over the line plus a back-up CB. Sell PEH to the highest bidder. That’d do, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsFan86 Posted 26 July, 2020 Share Posted 26 July, 2020 17 minutes ago, SaintBobby said: New contract for Bertrand. Sign up KWP or another suitable right back. Get in this Weston guy or some other CM. Get Salisu over the line plus a back-up CB. Sell PEH to the highest bidder. That’d do, no? I'd be happy with that... personally I'd add new contacts for Romeu, Bednarek and Ings too. Also another number 10 to replace Boufal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 26 July, 2020 Share Posted 26 July, 2020 Weston McKennie? Oh please be true. McKennie/Ward-Prowse/Romeu and even Armstrong would be a really strong mix of combative and tireless midfield options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verlaine1979 Posted 26 July, 2020 Share Posted 26 July, 2020 Hopefully RH's reputation in Germany, particularly around bringing through young players, might give us an edge in recruitment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 27 July, 2020 Share Posted 27 July, 2020 McKennie looks to be a good prospect, a player also to raise our status a bit in the land of soccerball! Already a few seasons in the Bundesliga. Last player we bought from there which I got excited about was JV..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 27 July, 2020 Share Posted 27 July, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westmidlandsaint Posted 27 July, 2020 Share Posted 27 July, 2020 19 minutes ago, trousers said: Well not like Saints to be used as a stepping stone to CL clubs. We can supply regular prem football for a couple of years before a big move....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gammon cheeks Posted 27 July, 2020 Share Posted 27 July, 2020 7 hours ago, SaintsFan86 said: I'd be happy with that... personally I'd add new contacts for Romeu, Bednarek and Ings too. Also another number 10 to replace Boufal. Happy to keep Boufal thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 27 July, 2020 Share Posted 27 July, 2020 9 hours ago, tajjuk said: That rumour might have some more legs when you look at the above, a high pressing 21 year old that is improving, seems very much Ralph's sort of player. https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2019/10/11/20909634/weston-mckennie-usa-vs-cuba-2019-concacaf-nations-league-usmnt Also named after an area of the city so his family must have links to the area. Sounds like a goer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 27 July, 2020 Share Posted 27 July, 2020 Looks a tidy player, but youtube can make anyone look decent! :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdnLwxplxlw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwsaint Posted 27 July, 2020 Share Posted 27 July, 2020 35 minutes ago, Turkish said: Also named after an area of the city so his family must have links to the area. Sounds like a goer. Could Weston shore up the midfield? 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 27 July, 2020 Share Posted 27 July, 2020 (edited) 39 minutes ago, skintsaint said: Looks a tidy player, but youtube can make anyone look decent! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdnLwxplxlw Another video here that makes him look superb.... a more intense / high-tempo version of Lemina....? Edited 27 July, 2020 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 27 July, 2020 Share Posted 27 July, 2020 Mohammed Salisu Axel Disasi Kyle Walker-Peters Weston McKennie That would make for a pretty decent summer if the rumours are true and they complete the deals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 27 July, 2020 Share Posted 27 July, 2020 Seems highly rated & fits our model. Expensive though & lots of clubs looking at him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 27 July, 2020 Share Posted 27 July, 2020 It must be me but I’m not totally impressive with this USA player. Boufal would look world class on YouTube Compared to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 27 July, 2020 Share Posted 27 July, 2020 1 minute ago, Pilchards said: It must be me but I’m not totally impressive with this USA player. Boufal would look world class on YouTube Compared to him. Apples & oranges though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 27 July, 2020 Share Posted 27 July, 2020 3 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: Mohammed Salisu Axel Disasi Kyle Walker-Peters Weston McKennie That would make for a pretty decent summer if the rumours are true and they complete the deals! I reckon selling Boufal, Vestagaard and Hojbjerg would cover the costs of all 4 players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 27 July, 2020 Share Posted 27 July, 2020 Just now, SuperSAINT said: Apples & oranges though. Prefer bananna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 27 July, 2020 Share Posted 27 July, 2020 1 minute ago, Pilchards said: It must be me but I’m not totally impressive with this USA player. Boufal would look world class on YouTube Compared to him. I think it's more about players that fit into Ralph's intense / high-tempo system. Boufal may well be more technically gifted than this McKennie fella but, on first impressions, the latter seems like a better fit to the way we play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 27 July, 2020 Share Posted 27 July, 2020 4 minutes ago, Pilchards said: It must be me but I’m not totally impressive with this USA player. Boufal would look world class on YouTube Compared to him. They don't play in the same role. McKennie would be a Hojbjerg replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 27 July, 2020 Share Posted 27 July, 2020 4 minutes ago, Pilchards said: Prefer bananna. #itk? https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/yaya-banana/profil/spieler/127766 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 27 July, 2020 Share Posted 27 July, 2020 14 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: They don't play in the same role. McKennie would be a Hojbjerg replacement. Okay I will add McKennie is no different than Harrison Reed except for the headers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 27 July, 2020 Share Posted 27 July, 2020 13 minutes ago, miserableoldgit said: #itk? https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/yaya-banana/profil/spieler/127766 That’s the guy I’m talking about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 27 July, 2020 Share Posted 27 July, 2020 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Pilchards said: Okay I will add McKennie is no different than Harrison Reed except for the headers. Is that a bad thing? 🤔 A 6 foot 1 , four year younger version of Harrison Reed who can win headers would be very useful in a high intensity counter-pressing team wouldn't it? Edited 27 July, 2020 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 27 July, 2020 Share Posted 27 July, 2020 (edited) McKennie has been linked with bigger, wealthier teams than us, so whilst I am not suprised we are interested, I am sure it would be a difficult deal to actually make happen. US players also sought after for commercial reasons I am sure. Anyone know why he would be available from Schalke for a reasonable sounding fee? Doesn't particularly sound like an upgrade to move from there to a mid table PL side. Edit: just noticed in the video above he spoke about wanting to move to a PL side in the CL/Europa League. Edited 27 July, 2020 by Dusic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 27 July, 2020 Share Posted 27 July, 2020 I know a few watch the Bundesliga and Schalke are often one of the live games with them being such a big club. Having seen McKennie I can see how he'd fit into the Saints set up and, personally, would consider him an upgrade on PEH but I'm usually a shocking judge as I thought Vestergaard would be a brilliant signing from BMG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 27 July, 2020 Share Posted 27 July, 2020 How about a conspiracy theory? Rumoured (on here anyway) new American ownership....in for highly rated American player....mmmmmm😎🤠 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc4prem Posted 27 July, 2020 Share Posted 27 July, 2020 8 minutes ago, Dusic said: McKennie has been linked with bigger, wealthier teams than us, so whilst I am not suprised we are interested, I am sure it would be a difficult deal to actually make happen. US players also sought after for commercial reasons I am sure. Anyone know why he would be available from Schalke for a reasonable sounding fee? Doesn't particularly sound like an upgrade to move from there to a mid table PL side. Edit: just noticed in the video above he spoke about wanting to move to a PL side in the CL/Europa League. So really, if it comes down to us or Leicester, its an obvious choice for McKennie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 27 July, 2020 Share Posted 27 July, 2020 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Dusic said: McKennie has been linked with bigger, wealthier teams than us, so whilst I am not suprised we are interested, I am sure it would be a difficult deal to actually make happen. US players also sought after for commercial reasons I am sure. Anyone know why he would be available from Schalke for a reasonable sounding fee? Doesn't particularly sound like an upgrade to move from there to a mid table PL side. Edit: just noticed in the video above he spoke about wanting to move to a PL side in the CL/Europa League. Those clubs may only have a passing interest and if they don't make a bid or offer regular gametime then the pathway to Saints is easier. Regarding wanting European football, would he get regular gametime for any of those clubs? He is only 21 years old, and he could use Saints as a stepping stone to such a team in 2 or 3 years time. I would have no issue with that. Better to have extremely promising young players for 2 or 3 years rather than plod along with players the top clubs will never want. Edited 27 July, 2020 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 27 July, 2020 Share Posted 27 July, 2020 3 minutes ago, sfc4prem said: So really, if it comes down to us or Leicester, its an obvious choice for McKennie. Depends how long term his view is.... We are overtly a stepping-stone / shop-window club.... so playing for us for a couple of years *could* end up being the quickest route to one of the traditional top premier league clubs. Leicester are much more likely to want to keep him there for the long term and could therefore actually hold up his progress in the long run.... Perhaps.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 27 July, 2020 Share Posted 27 July, 2020 6 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: Those clubs may only have a passing interest and if they don't make a bid or offer regular gametime then the pathway to Saints is easier. Regarding wanting European football, would he get regular gametime for any of those clubs? He is only 21 years old, and he could use Saints as a stepping stone to such a team in 2 or 3 years time. I would have no issue with that. Better to have extremely promising young players for 2 or 3 years rather than plod along with players the top clubs will never want. Exactly. Basically what I think of as a “Wanyama” type move. All the big guns looked at him but none went for him so we gave him the next logical platform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WALK DMC Posted 27 July, 2020 Share Posted 27 July, 2020 36 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: Is that a bad thing? 🤔 A 6 foot 1 , four year younger version of Harrison Reed who can win headers would be very useful in a high intensity counter-pressing team wouldn't it? Also looks to have more pace that Reed. All our midfielders are one paced and it would be helpful to have at least one with some speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 27 July, 2020 Share Posted 27 July, 2020 http://sportwitness.co.uk/southampton-move-picture-signing-ralph-hasenhuttl-already-preparing-next-season/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthworm Jim Posted 27 July, 2020 Share Posted 27 July, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Matthew Le God said: Mohammed Salisu Axel Disasi Kyle Walker-Peters Weston McKennie That would make for a pretty decent summer if the rumours are true and they complete the deals! I've been told that it's not Disasi, but a Championship CB, although not been told who. Was expecting two contracts to be announced yesterday - seems they are taking a little longer to finalise (although bet everyone can guess the two). Edit: @trouserssorry I'm not responding quicker - these 3 posts a day are rather inconsistent and now got no more posts for some reason?? I have given the league above as he asked. Edited 27 July, 2020 by Earthworm Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 27 July, 2020 Share Posted 27 July, 2020 7 minutes ago, Earthworm Jim said: I've been told that it's not Disasi, but a Championship CB, although not been told who. Was expecting two contracts to be announced yesterday - seems they are taking a little longer to finalise (although bet everyone can guess the two). KWP & Salisu. However no idea whether you know anything or just guessing based on the same logic as everyone else. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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