January 2021 transfer window

[mcbendy]

Here are a few thoughts on potential outgoings: https://www.hampshirelive.news/sport/football/transfer-news/southampton-obafemi-long-forster-hasenhuttl-4706078?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar

[skintsaint]

Can't see Celtic needing Forster seeing as they bought a new no1 the other month.

[VectisSaint]

10 hours ago, mcbendy said:

Here are a few thoughts on potential outgoings: https://www.hampshirelive.news/sport/football/transfer-news/southampton-obafemi-long-forster-hasenhuttl-4706078?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar

Or more to the point, here is a list of saints players not getting a look in at the moment. No insight as to why any one of these players might go out on loan, just idle speculation based on a list and (lack of) appearances. The Sam McQueen one is absurd, given that he is not even back in full training yet. Also unlikely that both Forster and Latham will go on loan. There's a long way to go this season, and the players listed will get chances at some point when injuries and suspensions set in. We actually have a very small squad at the moment.

[the saint in winchester]

10 hours ago, skintsaint said:

Can't see Celtic needing Forster seeing as they bought a new no1 the other month.

They did …. but according to BBC Gossip page, they're hoping to bring in Dean Henderson on loan in January. So they obviously don't rate the new boy that highly.

[skintsaint]

12 hours ago, the saint in winchester said:

They did …. but according to BBC Gossip page, they're hoping to bring in Dean Henderson on loan in January. So they obviously don't rate the new boy that highly.

Sure Ross Wilson went to Rangers instead of Celtic? 😄

[Badger]

3 minutes ago, LeG said:

Maehle could finally sign in January! Longer than Skacel this one.

Can't see that happening now. I think KWP has taken that role.

[Convict Colony]

23yr old, good experience and fast and good endurance and played in europe.

What we've seen so far this season is those players with competition have started playing better.

[S-Clarke]

25 minutes ago, LeG said:

Maehle could finally sign in January! Longer than Skacel this one.

We've finally given up with Valery then.

Wonder where he'll end up.

[S-Clarke]

22 minutes ago, Badger said:

Can't see that happening now. I think KWP has taken that role.

We're after more options at fullback though, given our link to Brandon Williams - so we obviously feel we need a bit more (probably down to the lack of confidence in Valery etc)

[trousers]

6 minutes ago, LeG said:

Maehle can play LB, LWB, LM, RB, RWB and RM. Young, rapid, PL build and excellent fitness. Wouldn't cost too much. He would displace KWP let alone challenge him imo. It would really help us to have this kind of player. Hope we get him. 

Any idea how much? Must be approaching £20m given we had a bid of £11.5m (?) turned down in the January 2019 window.

[Suhari]

1 hour ago, LeG said:

Maehle could finally sign in January! Longer than Skacel this one.

Presumably you've heard a whisper/ been given a nudge and a wink?

[Turkish]

33 minutes ago, LeG said:

Maehle can play LB, LWB, LM, RB, RWB and RM. Young, rapid, PL build and excellent fitness. Wouldn't cost too much. He would displace KWP let alone challenge him imo. It would really help us to have this kind of player. Hope we get him. 

Maybe he’s seen as the long term replacement for Bertrand then? Be surprised to see KWP dropped he’s been excellent 

[SuperSAINT]

2 hours ago, LeG said:

Maehle could finally sign in January! Longer than Skacel this one.

Great if true.  Versatile unit.

[Dusic]

6 minutes ago, Turkish said:

Maybe he’s seen as the long term replacement for Bertrand then? Be surprised to see KWP dropped he’s been excellent 

Doubt it as he is primarily a RB who can cover at LB. Much like KWP.

I don't think he will end up here as doubt we have £10m+ to spend on a backup full back.

[SuperSAINT]

@LeG, is your info from the Hampshire-Live report, or have you heard it somewhere else?

[SuperSAINT]

Just now, LeG said:

Somewhere else. Same as when I said Walcott was on a shortlist, so is Maehle. He has been on it a while though. I'm very suprised he isn't already here to be honest. Might be a financial thing....waiting for January. We know the player wants out. Maybe the club viewed Williams as a better option, but im not convinced united will sell and we sure as hell arent developing other teams' players without an indication of a permanent move down the line. 

Cheers.  Yeah, it’s been a while.  Burnley wanted him too apparently but finances scuppered that.

[screechio]

Sounds positive especially if we want 3 in each position but I wonder how it will be financed. 

Will a player be moved out.

Is the price too good to ignore? 

Or is there enough in the pot from the free transfers wages? 

[skintsaint]

3 hours ago, LeG said:

We know the player wants out.

Shame he signed a contact extension 12 months ago. Keeps his value up 😕

[JRM]

6 hours ago, LeG said:

Maehle can play LB, LWB, LM, RB, RWB and RM. Young, rapid, PL build and excellent fitness. Wouldn't cost too much. He would displace KWP let alone challenge him imo. It would really help us to have this kind of player. Hope we get him. 

We've never really replaced Jeremy Pied , versatile and reliable, useful player to have , Valery could probably do with a loan to develop some confidence playing in front of crowds again once allowed back. 

I also get the impression that Obafemi is being overtaken by N'Dululu for first team bench. Obafemi's goals at Chelsea and Man United last season have given the impression he's a better player than he really is. 

[Badger]

11 hours ago, S-Clarke said:

We're after more options at fullback though, given our link to Brandon Williams - so we obviously feel we need a bit more (probably down to the lack of confidence in Valery etc)

I'm sure we are, but Wiiliams was a loan as I recall. I don't see us spending the kind of £ that Genk are likely to want for Maehle to be an "option" or cover.

10 hours ago, LeG said:

Maehle can play LB, LWB, LM, RB, RWB and RM. Young, rapid, PL build and excellent fitness. Wouldn't cost too much. He would displace KWP let alone challenge him imo. It would really help us to have this kind of player. Hope we get him. 

From the little I've seen I'd be pleased to see him here. I'd have preferred him or Zeefuik in the summer ahead of KWP though I'm not sure he would displace KWP at the moment.

To be fair KWP hasn't looked out of place this season (opening two games aside in which the whole team were poor),and has been been a pretty consistent performer, better than I expected. 

[gsweet87]

Unless we have a raft of injuries over the next couple of months, I don't see us being in for anyone. I think our depth is OK, and I doubt we will be looking for upgrades on first teamers in January.

[Appy]

I think another full back that can cover either side what would an important addition, as it stands if KWP gets injured we’re in a bit of trouble. 

[Cartman]

2 hours ago, Appy said:

I think another full back that can cover either side what would an important addition, as it stands if KWP gets injured we’re in a bit of trouble. 

KWP does play both sides, so what we really need is a new RB, even one who only plays on the right, since Valery looks a write off.  As far as transfermarkt is aware, Maehle has only ever played on the right.

[SuperSAINT]

15 minutes ago, Cartman said:

KWP does play both sides, so what we really need is a new RB, even one who only plays on the right, since Valery looks a write off.  As far as transfermarkt is aware, Maehle has only ever played on the right.

Maehle often plays left internationally.

[Cartman]

2 hours ago, SuperSAINT said:

Maehle often plays left internationally.

So he does... funny that, doesn't seem to have ever played LB in 153 matches at club level.

[EBS1980]

6 hours ago, Appy said:

I think another full back that can cover either side what would an important addition, as it stands if KWP gets injured we’re in a bit of trouble. 

Do they exist? Not sure I can name any in the premier league that play left and right back 

[goodymatt]

3 minutes ago, EBS1980 said:

Do they exist? Not sure I can name any in the premier league that play left and right back 

Castagne or Justin at Leicester?

[nta786]

18 minutes ago, goodymatt said:

Castagne or Justin at Leicester?

Hmm Castagne I can vouch for, I think Justin is predominantly a right back.

Honestly I don’t know any player can play on both sides at equal strength at fullback position

Cancelo is the other one I am half thinking but he is definitely better on the right side 

if they exist they’ll also cost a fortune or just be average

[Wimborne_saint]

4 minutes ago, nta786 said:

Hmm Castagne I can vouch for, I think Justin is predominantly a right back.

Honestly I don’t know any player can play on both sides at equal strength at fullback position

Cancelo is the other one I am half thinking but he is definitely better on the right side 

if they exist they’ll also cost a fortune or just be average

Azpilicueta is another exception to this

[Matthew Le God]

7 minutes ago, nta786 said:

Hmm Castagne I can vouch for, I think Justin is predominantly a right back.

Honestly I don’t know any player can play on both sides at equal strength at fullback position

Cancelo is the other one I am half thinking but he is definitely better on the right side 

if they exist they’ll also cost a fortune or just be average

Denis Irwin

[Saint_clark]

13 minutes ago, nta786 said:

Hmm Castagne I can vouch for, I think Justin is predominantly a right back.

Honestly I don’t know any player can play on both sides at equal strength at fullback position

Cancelo is the other one I am half thinking but he is definitely better on the right side 

if they exist they’ll also cost a fortune or just be average

Chris Makin.

[HarvSFC]

Kevin Danso

[MarkSFC]

cuco martina!!

[Turkish]

Philipp Lahm

Edited 19 November, 2020 by Turkish

[Lets B Avenue]

Joe Kirkup.

[Cartman]

Jack Stephens

[Manuel]

2 hours ago, MarkSFC said:

cuco martina!!

Ha, what is he even doing now.  Maybe worth a punt if he isn't crocked.  See what Ralph can do with him on the cheap...

[Saint Keef]

Assuming we are not too far off where we are now in the league come January, it makes whoever might be on the radar easier to attract to the club that say, if we were in or near the bottom four.  

[Suhari]

Lee Todd.

Delivered the same level of quality whichever side.

#consistent

[Turkish]

1 minute ago, Suhari said:

Lee Todd.

Delivered the same level of quality whichever side.

#consistent

If there’s one thing he was it’s consistent. I’d tried to block him out, you’ve brought it all back.

[mcbendy]

Interesting comments coming out of the club recently regarding signings. It seems unlikely that we'll bring in anyone high profile. I wonder though whether we might with a few more young rough diamonds to polish. I still think we'll bring in a second choice full-back on loan.

[nta786]

1 hour ago, mcbendy said:

Interesting comments coming out of the club recently regarding signings. It seems unlikely that we'll bring in anyone high profile. I wonder though whether we might with a few more young rough diamonds to polish. I still think we'll bring in a second choice full-back on loan.

I hope we go for more £5m signings like Bednarek, Romeu, Juanmi (okay that didn’t pay off but it could have!)

We just need to make sure if we make such signings they are on really low wages so we can get rid just as easy too if they don’t cut the grade

Edited 22 November, 2020 by nta786

[Wimborne_saint]

 

 

[SuperSAINT]

2 hours ago, Wimborne_saint said:

 

 

His name came up late last month too. 

[SNSUN]

4 hours ago, nta786 said:

I hope we go for more £5m signings like Bednarek, Romeu, Juanmi (okay that didn’t pay off but it could have!)

We just need to make sure if we make such signings they are on really low wages so we can get rid just as easy too if they don’t cut the grade

£20 million buys you quality if you shop right. Ings and Vestergaard (now he's settled in and got better) seem good signings for around that money. But yes we have had a few expensive stinkers and it shows there are bargains to be had if you scout right. 

[GGalpin]

3 hours ago, Wimborne_saint said:

 

 

Great name for a keeper, although I'm absolutely sure if he came here and started poorly he'd soon end up being nicknamed Concedin.

[Saint Fan CaM]

Given Ralph’s closer involvement with the B team and his positive comments over the recent tonking of Man City, I wonder if there’s more opportunity for certain youngsters coming though rather than significant spending in January? Could be a quiet month.

[SaintsFan86]

Sign or be sold.

[hypochondriac]

34 minutes ago, SaintsFan86 said:

Sign or be sold.

Not a good sign that he's gone public with it. 

[trousers]

10 minutes ago, hypochondriac said:

Not a good sign that he's gone public with it. 

It wouldn't be a typical Saints resurgence without a hint of jeopardy on the horizon