for_heaven's_Saint Posted 7 August, 2020 Share Posted 7 August, 2020 4 minutes ago, TWar said: Seems strange to buy a midfielder who has done ok from the German second tier for £10m and sell one who has done great in the English second tier for £8m, championship is a significantly higher quality league so why not just give Reed guarantee he is first choice and keep him. Unless the idea is to buy this guy as well as McKennie. Maybe they are different types of players? Or maybe Ralph doesn’t feel like Reed is good enough it fits the system well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi7s Posted 7 August, 2020 Share Posted 7 August, 2020 The championship is not a significantly higher quality league than Bundesliga 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 7 August, 2020 Share Posted 7 August, 2020 2 minutes ago, TWar said: Seems strange to buy a midfielder who has done ok from the German second tier for £10m and sell one who has done great in the English second tier for £8m, championship is a significantly higher quality league so why not just give Reed guarantee he is first choice and keep him. Unless the idea is to buy this guy as well as McKennie. Significantly different profile of player though. Reed is a smaller player, slower and not as strong. Mangala is a 6ft powerhouse really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 7 August, 2020 Share Posted 7 August, 2020 11 minutes ago, TWar said: Seems strange to buy a midfielder who has done ok from the German second tier for £10m and sell one who has done great in the English second tier for £8m, championship is a significantly higher quality league so why not just give Reed guarantee he is first choice and keep him. Unless the idea is to buy this guy as well as McKennie. Reed is older than Hojberg and still not done it outside the Championship. Pretty clear Ralph doesn't think he's good enough. I think people need to let it go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 7 August, 2020 Share Posted 7 August, 2020 Other midfielders who would be perfect for a high tempo/counter press game: Sofyan Amrabat Konrad Laimer Yes, I've had spare time during lockdown to play FM. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Toadhall Saint Posted 7 August, 2020 Share Posted 7 August, 2020 11 minutes ago, S-Clarke said: Significantly different profile of player though. Reed is a smaller player, slower and not as strong. Mangala is a 6ft powerhouse really. Which is what we need in Midfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 7 August, 2020 Share Posted 7 August, 2020 1 minute ago, Toadhall Saint said: Which is what we need in Midfield Interesting and commendable that we have identified lack of muscle in our spine in this pursuit of Mangala and Salisu. We missed some bit and protection of the back line when Wanyama went and for all of Hoj's downsides he did break up play well on occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 7 August, 2020 Share Posted 7 August, 2020 44 minutes ago, S-Clarke said: Significantly different profile of player though. Reed is a smaller player, slower and not as strong. Mangala is a 6ft powerhouse really. Reed and JWP in the centre of our midfield would get bullied week in week out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 7 August, 2020 Share Posted 7 August, 2020 49 minutes ago, S-Clarke said: Significantly different profile of player though. Reed is a smaller player, slower and not as strong. Mangala is a 6ft powerhouse really. Genuine question - is Mangala that kind of player? Precious little info on him that I can find except that he has dainty little ballerina feet and can dance through tight spaces. Not a bad attribute to have but doesn't normally come with the "powerhouse" package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 7 August, 2020 Share Posted 7 August, 2020 1 hour ago, TWar said: Seems strange to buy a midfielder who has done ok from the German second tier for £10m and sell one who has done great in the English second tier for £8m, championship is a significantly higher quality league so why not just give Reed guarantee he is first choice and keep him. Unless the idea is to buy this guy as well as McKennie. Reed's value will be impacted by only have 1 year left of his contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 7 August, 2020 Share Posted 7 August, 2020 20 minutes ago, revolution saint said: Genuine question - is Mangala that kind of player? Precious little info on him that I can find except that he has dainty little ballerina feet and can dance through tight spaces. Not a bad attribute to have but doesn't normally come with the "powerhouse" package. Awesome have been waiting for a highlights package. Very old highlights video of him through the age groups but you can get a sense of what he is about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verlaine1979 Posted 7 August, 2020 Share Posted 7 August, 2020 5 hours ago, revolution saint said: Genuine question - is Mangala that kind of player? Precious little info on him that I can find except that he has dainty little ballerina feet and can dance through tight spaces. Not a bad attribute to have but doesn't normally come with the "powerhouse" package. Maybe RH thinks he's found another Keita, who was part twinkle-toes, part destroyer for Leipzig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 7 August, 2020 Share Posted 7 August, 2020 Not saying that we are not interested in Mangala but has anyone seen it mentioned anywhere apart from that one Twitter account? Some of its other tweets are dubious to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintJackoInHurworth Posted 7 August, 2020 Share Posted 7 August, 2020 So we have been told that deals relating to Salisu and Hojbjerg are done and the KWP is just about done. Yet, there is nothing on the Saints website. Why is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 7 August, 2020 Share Posted 7 August, 2020 7 minutes ago, SaintJackoInHurworth said: So we have been told that deals relating to Salisu and Hojbjerg are done and the KWP is just about done. Yet, there is nothing on the Saints website. Why is that? Because "just about done" does not equal "done". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 7 August, 2020 Share Posted 7 August, 2020 https://www.footballinsider247.com/southampton-make-move-to-beat-leeds-united-to-attacker-signing/ Link to Harry Wilson. Assuming we try to offload Boufal, I think we will peobably try to sign one "no10" so interesting to see if there is anything in this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvSFC Posted 7 August, 2020 Share Posted 7 August, 2020 Wilson is crap, according to Bournemouth fans, but if we can get £17m for a player named Che Edams I'd be happy with that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 7 August, 2020 Share Posted 7 August, 2020 7 minutes ago, HarvSFC said: Wilson is crap, according to Bournemouth fans, but if we can get £17m for a player named Che Edams I'd be happy with that. He's a big cheese in the football world apparently... 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 7 August, 2020 Share Posted 7 August, 2020 Harry Wilson is dog turd. No way does he fit the profile Ralph is looking for. The lad will be last name on the team sheet for a division one side in a few years time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 7 August, 2020 Share Posted 7 August, 2020 Please hope that it nonsense, Wilson is useless outside of set pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 7 August, 2020 Share Posted 7 August, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Dusic said: https://www.footballinsider247.com/southampton-make-move-to-beat-leeds-united-to-attacker-signing/ Link to Harry Wilson. Assuming we try to offload Boufal, I think we will peobably try to sign one "no10" so interesting to see if there is anything in this. Why do people post this clap trap? The football insider is on a level with the transfer tavern, utter nonsense. you have three reliable ITKs on here who will share with you all the real latest news as and when it breaks so no need to rely on these I’ll informed chancers, as you will have noticed we do not comment on wild speculation or rumour. Keep checking on here for all the latest news. Edited 7 August, 2020 by Turkish 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 7 August, 2020 Share Posted 7 August, 2020 3 hours ago, Dusic said: https://www.footballinsider247.com/southampton-make-move-to-beat-leeds-united-to-attacker-signing/ Link to Harry Wilson. Assuming we try to offload Boufal, I think we will peobably try to sign one "no10" so interesting to see if there is anything in this. Silence from Boufal's camp this summer. They normally aren't shy about talking to the media about his intentions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevy777_x Posted 7 August, 2020 Share Posted 7 August, 2020 18 minutes ago, SuperSAINT said: Silence from Boufal's camp this summer. They normally aren't shy about talking to the media about his intentions. That would mean he is staying. Wonder if he is negociating a new contract? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 7 August, 2020 Share Posted 7 August, 2020 On 15/02/2020 at 17:01, Crab Lungs said: Forster and Gunn let in a goal every 1.2 shots, so we should be at least be grateful to have a keeper with at least the basic skills to keep goal, even if his kicking is a bit iffy. If McCarthy had a decent defence in front of him he’d be regarded and lauded on here. True that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 7 August, 2020 Share Posted 7 August, 2020 31 minutes ago, stevy777_x said: That would mean he is staying. Wonder if he is negociating a new contract? I can’t imagine why either camp would want to engage in that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 7 August, 2020 Share Posted 7 August, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Lighthouse said: I can’t imagine why either camp would want to engage in that. Boufal probably earns more at Saints then he'd be offered from most club's who'd want him in Europe. So a new deal at Saints would be great for him financially. Edited 7 August, 2020 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 7 August, 2020 Share Posted 7 August, 2020 1 hour ago, stevy777_x said: That would mean he is staying. Wonder if he is negociating a new contract? I hope Sofiane signs a new deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErwinK1961 Posted 7 August, 2020 Share Posted 7 August, 2020 1 hour ago, stevy777_x said: That would mean he is staying. Wonder if he is negociating a new contract? Hopefully not, was hoping we’d get shot this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 7 August, 2020 Share Posted 7 August, 2020 1 hour ago, stevy777_x said: That would mean he is staying. Wonder if he is negociating a new contract? Let’s hope not, it’s time we got rid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 7 August, 2020 Share Posted 7 August, 2020 Boufal has had so many chances under so many managers playing lots of different styles. Bye bye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 7 August, 2020 Share Posted 7 August, 2020 (edited) ... Edited 8 August, 2020 by Saint Garrett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 8 August, 2020 Share Posted 8 August, 2020 Boufal would be great in Ligue 1 or MLS or Eredivisie or Scotland Not cut out for the Premier League. Get rid, get what we can for him, move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 8 August, 2020 Share Posted 8 August, 2020 6 minutes ago, Pamplemousse said: Boufal would be great in Ligue 1 or MLS or Eredivisie or Scotland Not cut out for the Premier League. Get rid, get what we can for him, move on. Celtic or Rangers would be ideal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Curse of St Mary's Posted 8 August, 2020 Share Posted 8 August, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthworm Jim Posted 8 August, 2020 Share Posted 8 August, 2020 8 minutes ago, The Curse of St Mary's said: I see he's now getting his information from looking at my posts on this forum. 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 8 August, 2020 Share Posted 8 August, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Earthworm Jim said: I see he's now getting his information from looking at my posts on this forum. 😊 He is the Peter Puppy to your Earthworm Jim! Edited 8 August, 2020 by Matthew Le God 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 8 August, 2020 Share Posted 8 August, 2020 7 minutes ago, LeG said: Wonder if no Weston (sad times) means the Mangala link is true. Doubt we would let AB know about our targets, esp if loads of clubs are in for him and all in negotiations. Mangala link needs to come from a better source, IMO. Seems to have gone quiet on the Ntcham front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 8 August, 2020 Share Posted 8 August, 2020 9 minutes ago, LeG said: Doubt we would let AB know about our targets, esp if loads of clubs are in for him and all in negotiations. Well a leak often finds it's way from you to this forum! So something clearly isn't watertight at St Mary's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 8 August, 2020 Share Posted 8 August, 2020 1 hour ago, Pamplemousse said: Boufal would be great in Ligue 1 or MLS or Eredivisie or Scotland Not cut out for the Premier League. Get rid, get what we can for him, move on. I like Boufal but I wonder if he & reps might think it’s best to sit tight & explore free agency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsFan86 Posted 8 August, 2020 Share Posted 8 August, 2020 50 minutes ago, Earthworm Jim said: I see he's now getting his information from looking at my posts on this forum. 😊 Because a highly reputable Saints journalist comes on here for your Input. Nimrod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWar Posted 8 August, 2020 Share Posted 8 August, 2020 Gutted about Weston McKennie, would have been nice to have a big marque signing which really improved the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 8 August, 2020 Share Posted 8 August, 2020 (edited) 1 minute ago, TWar said: Gutted about Weston McKennie, would have been nice to have a big marque signing which really improved the team. Ditto. In Ralph we trust. Edited 8 August, 2020 by SuperSAINT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthworm Jim Posted 8 August, 2020 Share Posted 8 August, 2020 1 hour ago, SaintsFan86 said: Because a highly reputable Saints journalist comes on here for your Input. Nimrod. True - we must have the same source then and he's reporting on delay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 8 August, 2020 Share Posted 8 August, 2020 2 minutes ago, LeG said: It would make no sense for the club to tell Adam that we are in for WM. If anything, weve told him to deny the interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsFan86 Posted 8 August, 2020 Share Posted 8 August, 2020 Blackmore is not complete gospel, No smoke without fire. And I highly doubt Bild, kicker to all be wrong about our interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 8 August, 2020 Share Posted 8 August, 2020 2 hours ago, Earthworm Jim said: I see he's now getting his information from looking at my posts on this forum. 😊 Do you honestly believe that people believe you're itk? Your BS can be smelt through cyberspace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SambaMaverick Posted 8 August, 2020 Share Posted 8 August, 2020 5 minutes ago, SaintsFan86 said: Blackmore is not complete gospel, No smoke without fire. And I highly doubt Bild, kicker to all be wrong about our interest. Kicker and Bild in particular are tabloid trash. Not reputable sources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 8 August, 2020 Share Posted 8 August, 2020 12 minutes ago, SaintsFan86 said: No smoke without fire. Would you say 'no smoke without fire' if you were accused of a crime you didn't commit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthLondonSFC Posted 8 August, 2020 Share Posted 8 August, 2020 Mate of mine is involved with Chelsea, sent me a message today saying they’ve put an offer in for Bednarek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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