Summer Transfer Window 2025/26

[Midfield_General]

11 hours ago, skintsaint said:

Mathew Ryan.

He would do just fine. 

[lambtiss]

7 minutes ago, Midfield_General said:

Long-term 2030 vision is for Stephens to step up as manager with Macca as his goalkeeping coach. 

Great lads to have to have around the dressing room and they really love the club. 

Supported by Smallbone as head of physical conditioning, and Stewart as physio. 

Brilliant work Sir 😂

[ant]

I was gunning for us to sign Mat Ryan last Summer, before he went to Roma.

He was bloody good for Brighton - which yes, was a few years ago now. But kept 17 clean sheets for AZ Alkmaar in 23/24. Roma didn't work out for him, but he played 18 games at a good level in the second half of last season (6 clean sheets).

A season as #1 for us, followed by potentially becoming the new McCarthy next year? Sounds like excellent business. Sign him up for 2 to 3 years.

Albeit it's probably all moot, since there's bugger-all basis for the speculation...

[Whitey Grandad]

17 minutes ago, Midfield_General said:

Long-term 2030 vision is for Stephens to step up as manager with Macca as his goalkeeping coach. 

Great lads to have to have around the dressing room and they really love the club. 

Supported by Smallbone as head of physical conditioning, and Stewart as physio. 

Is that the England management team?

[MarkSFC]

As a professional coach (not football) I am an optimistic when it comes to improvement of athletes. Im certain Bazunu is already better than 23/24 season, and expect him to be better than last season. Our new GK Coach will surely get some improvement. 

 

Leaving said that though, will the improvement be good enough for a team wishing to win the championship and then play in the PL next season? 

Im not convinced by that. 

Matt Ryan does not seem to me to be any better than AMC from what I can remember of him, and also from what a few BHA fans have told me previously, ok, but not spectacular. 

I think Patterson at Sunderland would be a good shout but to be honest I don't really know!!

I do think that the GK is a very crucial signing this summer so let's see who comes since. 

[Whitey Grandad]

2 minutes ago, ant said:

I was gunning for us to sign Mat Ryan last Summer, before he went to Roma.

He was bloody good for Brighton - which yes, was a few years ago now. But kept 17 clean sheets for AZ Alkmaar in 23/24. Roma didn't work out for him, but he played 18 games at a good level in the second half of last season (6 clean sheets).

A season as #1 for us, followed by potentially becoming the new McCarthy next year? Sounds like excellent business. Sign him up for 2 to 3 years.

Albeit it's probably all moot, since there's bugger-all basis for the speculation...

Desperation breeds speculation.

[Dusic]

Ipswich agreed a fee for Hayden Hackney from Boro - very good CM at this level.

Meanwhile Krasnodar want to extend the contract of Spertsyan, per the source that reported him considering our offer:

 

 

 

[hypochondriac]

If this doesn't highlight the need for effective wingers at this club then nothing does

[EBS1980]

2 hours ago, Matthew Le God said:

Not if Newcastle activate the option to buy.

Only option to buy not obligation. We don’t have to accept the offer because they made it.

[Saint NL]

19 minutes ago, hypochondriac said:

If this doesn't highlight the need for effective wingers at this club then nothing does

[Appy]

27 minutes ago, Dusic said:

Ipswich agreed a fee for Hayden Hackney from Boro - very good CM at this level.

Meanwhile Krasnodar want to extend the contract of Spertsyan, per the source that reported him considering our offer:

 

 

 

Good signing for Ipswich, they aren’t hamstrung by an oversized squad and PSR so can comfortably outspend us and Leicester. 

[Saint86]

3 hours ago, Chez said:

They have the money to buy him now. Why not make them do just that? If they want him, they want him. 

The assumption i would make is because we are not keen on selling him right now - in case we get promoted?

[Jack]

2 minutes ago, Saint86 said:

The assumption i would make is because we are not keen on selling him right now - in case we get promoted?

Yeah I don’t think it’s a bad move. If we go back up, we don’t have to scramble around for a PL standard keeper, if he hasn’t made the #1 spot his own there 

[OldNick]

Im not sure about Ryan, personally if Fabianski is still a free agent he would be my choice. He has been a match winner time and again with his saves

[Verbal]

2 minutes ago, OldNick said:

Im not sure about Ryan, personally if Fabianski is still a free agent he would be my choice. He has been a match winner time and again with his saves

Not sure we need someone from the Cretaceous era Nick.

[disconnect]

9 minutes ago, Appy said:

Good signing for Ipswich, they aren’t hamstrung by an oversized squad and PSR so can comfortably outspend us and Leicester. 

This is quite interesting, as I thought they might be in a bit of trouble. By most accounts of fans of other clubs I know, it seems they 'bought' League One a few seasons back (although mostly on free transfers and loans), then spent comfortably (again on loans) to go up to Prem, then had a net spend of around £130 million last season failing to stay up. Their income over the past 3 years must be less than half ours with TV money and gate revenue etc, but guess they're not (yet) stuck with no hopers on long contracts for far too much money... Just feels like last season was a big step that means they might be needing to sell more than just Delap to be spending out much. 

[OldNick]

5 minutes ago, Verbal said:

Not sure we need someone from the Cretaceous era Nick.

Lol , im older than him. Although Im from the Cretinous era apparently according to my wife on our 42nd wedding annversary today. shes a bloody lucky woman lol

[hypochondriac]

5 minutes ago, disconnect said:

This is quite interesting, as I thought they might be in a bit of trouble. By most accounts of fans of other clubs I know, it seems they 'bought' League One a few seasons back (although mostly on free transfers and loans), then spent comfortably (again on loans) to go up to Prem, then had a net spend of around £130 million last season failing to stay up. Their income over the past 3 years must be less than half ours with TV money and gate revenue etc, but guess they're not (yet) stuck with no hopers on long contracts for far too much money... Just feels like last season was a big step that means they might be needing to sell more than just Delap to be spending out much. 

Looks like they are selling Broadhead to Wrexham for almost 8 million. 

[macca155]

All we know is that Saints will now be buying (loaning) a goalkeeper, unless Moody becomes number 3. At best he will be no more than competition for Bazunu. Gav has the opportunity to grab the number one position but very much last chance saloon for him. I've a bit more time for Baz than some on here, but the thought of Baz in goal against Pompey makes me feel a tad queasy.

I remember that hideous game at Fratton Park when Niemi went on loan to Pompey for 20 minutes......

[tdmickey3]

Looks like stupid decision number 2,If Bazunu is in goal we will concede lots as his shot stopping is awful as we have all seen.

Edited 18 hours ago by tdmickey3

[Nolan]

1 hour ago, Dusic said:

Ipswich agreed a fee for Hayden Hackney from Boro - very good CM at this level.

Meanwhile Krasnodar want to extend the contract of Spertsyan, per the source that reported him considering our offer:

 

 

 

As Koln tried with Downs, but couldnt match our terms according to Goal.

USMNT striker Damion Downs heading to England as Koln reach €10m agreement with Southampton | Goal.com UK

[Galway saint]

1 hour ago, saintant said:

What you are really saying is that you hope he faces fewer shots so will let less goals in - a competent defence and not being forced to play out from the back does not make him a better 'keeper. He might have improved and we'll likely find out soon.

he hasn’t improved if you look at his games in Belgium last season 

[Chez]

2 hours ago, Lighthouse said:

I don't know why you'd think that. He'll still be a decent enough PL keeper with two years left on his contract. There'll be plenty of interest, not least from the three clubs who do get promoted, and no reason for us to accept buttons.

I think that, because if we don't get promoted, we will be even more keen to lose his wages. That kind of bargaining position doesn't lend itself to getting a top price. 

Hey ho. The club obviously had no choice. I guess I'm just a bit disappointed to lose the only keeper I've liked since Niemi.

 

[sfc4prem]

3 minutes ago, Chez said:

I think that, because if we don't get promoted, we will be even more keen to lose his wages. That kind of bargaining position doesn't lend itself to getting a top price. 

Hey ho. The club obviously had no choice. I guess I'm just a bit disappointed to lose the only keeper I've liked since Niemi.

 

You didnt like Boruc? Promotion era Davis? They were pretty likeable if you ask me

[Chez]

1 minute ago, sfc4prem said:

You didnt like Boruc? Promotion era Davis? They were pretty likeable if you ask me

Me bad. Loved Boruc. Liked Davis for sticking with us despite the West Ham offer. 

Edited 17 hours ago by Chez

[Farmer Saint]

2 hours ago, hypochondriac said:

Am guessing this is a joke?

He's a famous NFL QB, retired last year.

Edited 17 hours ago by Farmer Saint

[Miltonaggro]

1 hour ago, Dusic said:

Ipswich agreed a fee for Hayden Hackney from Boro - very good CM at this level.

Meanwhile Krasnodar want to extend the contract of Spertsyan, per the source that reported him considering our offer:

 

 

 

Trying to crank up the roubles!

[Farmer Saint]

25 minutes ago, Nolan said:

As Koln tried with Downs, but couldnt match our terms according to Goal.

USMNT striker Damion Downs heading to England as Koln reach €10m agreement with Southampton | Goal.com UK

Fairly obvious considering he joined us. I don't think he joined us cos we're an amazing pull.

Edited 17 hours ago by Farmer Saint

[Rebel]

So who is next out of the door after Ramsdale and Edozie?

My money would be on Sugawara or Taylor, probably followed by THB and Fernandes.

I hope it's ABK but I think we will be stuck with him for a little longer unfortunately.  

I also think we will move on Aribo if we can due to his high wages.  

[Saint_lambden]

6 minutes ago, Rebel said:

So who is next out of the door after Ramsdale and Edozie?

My money would be on Sugawara or Taylor, probably followed by THB and Fernandes.

I hope it's ABK but I think we will be stuck with him for a little longer unfortunately.  

I also think we will move on Aribo if we can due to his high wages.  

Aribo, ABK, Taylor and don't be surprised if Smallbone departs as well in terms of the ones we want to shift on. 

THB and Fernandes we want to stay but plenty of interest so will be about maximising return if they depart and we're in a good position given money taken in on other departures so if they go, it will be for plenty of £. 

[tdmickey3]

9 minutes ago, Rebel said:

So who is next out of the door after Ramsdale and Edozie?

My money would be on Sugawara or Taylor, probably followed by THB and Fernandes.

I hope it's ABK but I think we will be stuck with him for a little longer unfortunately.  

I also think we will move on Aribo if we can due to his high wages.  

Wouldn't it be nice to keep our best for a change?

[AlexLaw76]

1 minute ago, Saint_lambden said:

Aribo, ABK, Taylor and don't be surprised if Smallbone departs as well in terms of the ones we want to shift on. 

THB and Fernandes we want to stay but plenty of interest so will be about maximising return if they depart and we're in a good position given money taken in on other departures so if they go, it will be for plenty of £. 

What’s the crack with Dibling?

 

[hypochondriac]

3 minutes ago, Saint_lambden said:

Aribo, ABK, Taylor and don't be surprised if Smallbone departs as well in terms of the ones we want to shift on. 

THB and Fernandes we want to stay but plenty of interest so will be about maximising return if they depart and we're in a good position given money taken in on other departures so if they go, it will be for plenty of £. 

Sounds good to me. All of that first lot leaving will be happy days. 

[Nolan]

26 minutes ago, Farmer Saint said:

Fairly obvious considering he joined us. I don't think he joined us cos we're an amazing pull.

yes, but just pointing out that offer of an extension of contract is normally clarification that an approach has been made.

[Sevvy]

1 hour ago, OldNick said:

Lol , im older than him. Although Im from the Cretinous era apparently according to my wife on our 42nd wedding annversary today. shes a bloody lucky woman lol

Congratulations on your 42nd wedding anniversary, and of course she is lucky,

Edited 16 hours ago by Sevvy

[ally_uk]

Josh Brownhill should be one to look at. 

[Chez]

26 minutes ago, Saint_lambden said:

and don't be surprised if Smallbone departs as well in terms of the ones we want to shift on. 

Does another championship cub have the necessary funds and desire to buy Smallbone?

[Saint Fan CaM]

My fears for the overall weakening of the squad are starting to come true - Fernandes leaving will seal it. Time left to bring in replacement talent I guess, but we’re talking SR levels of incompetence and previous form in panic buys. We’ve still got a lot of dross in the squad and other than perhaps Quarshie not a lot to feel optimistic about in terms of new signings. The prospect of Bazunu, Stephens and Manning starting against Wrexham leaves me feeling cold.

[OldNick]

9 minutes ago, Sevvy said:

Congratulations on your 42nd wedding anniversary, and of course she is lucky,

Appreciated, and Im glad you are in the minority that she is lucky lol

[Midfield_General]

1 hour ago, OldNick said:

Lol , im older than him. Although Im from the Cretinous era apparently according to my wife on our 42nd wedding annversary today. shes a bloody lucky woman lol

Fair play, that's a flipping good showing - congrats! 

[Midfield_General]

29 minutes ago, Saint_lambden said:

Aribo, ABK, Taylor and don't be surprised if Smallbone departs as well

[hypochondriac]

3 minutes ago, Saint Fan CaM said:

My fears for the overall weakening of the squad are starting to come true - Fernandes leaving will seal it. Time left to bring in replacement talent I guess, but we’re talking SR levels of incompetence and previous form in panic buys. We’ve still got a lot of dross in the squad and other than perhaps Quarshie not a lot to feel optimistic about in terms of new signings. The prospect of Bazunu, Stephens and Manning starting against Wrexham leaves me feeling cold.

Did anyone seriously expect Ramsdale to stay this summer? If I had to predict I would have said he would be first out. 

[hypochondriac]

4 minutes ago, Chez said:

Does another championship cub have the necessary funds and desire to buy Smallbone?

The thought of Smallbone not being in the squad fills me with joy. 

[Saint Fan CaM]

1 hour ago, OldNick said:

Lol , im older than him. Although Im from the Cretinous era apparently according to my wife on our 42nd wedding annversary today. shes a bloody lucky woman lol

Blimey, she’s been with you nearly as long as Stephens has been with Saints! Congratulations BTW.

[S-Clarke]

7 minutes ago, Saint Fan CaM said:

My fears for the overall weakening of the squad are starting to come true - Fernandes leaving will seal it. Time left to bring in replacement talent I guess, but we’re talking SR levels of incompetence and previous form in panic buys. We’ve still got a lot of dross in the squad and other than perhaps Quarshie not a lot to feel optimistic about in terms of new signings. The prospect of Bazunu, Stephens and Manning starting against Wrexham leaves me feeling cold.

I mean it's inevitable isn't it? It would be a BONUS if we could enjoy Fernandes and Ramsdale in the Championship, not an expectation.

The noise I'm starting to hear now is making me a little more optimistic, we seem to have people now conducting a root and branch squad cull. Taylor, ABK, Aribo, Smallbone, Edozie, Sulemana, Onuachu, not good enough, we know it, and we don't seem to be keen to hang onto them. Which is a positive. (We've already shifted a few)

This will free up wages, funds and squad space to replace that block of 4 with better - so even though we lose Ramsdale and maybe Fernandes, we have the potential to be stronger overall by replacing the likes of Aribo/Edozie/Smallbone etc.

Could be a very busy 4 weeks. This is when the moves will start to happen, pre-season coming to a close, manager knows who he wants and what he wants - clear picture. Now Spors can get into action.

The chink so far is in the Stephens contract, but if they don't blindly fall into Bazunu as first choice and replace the 'dross', then we're in better shape than a while.

Edited 16 hours ago by S-Clarke

[sfc4prem]

33 minutes ago, tdmickey3 said:

Wouldn't it be nice to keep our best for a change?

Keeping Fernandes would be like Leeds having kept Raphina back in the day

[AlexLaw76]

Just now, sfc4prem said:

Keeping Fernandes would be like Leeds having kept Raphina back in the day

Hardly.

[sfc4prem]

1 minute ago, AlexLaw76 said:

Hardly.

Fair enough

[S-Clarke]

1 minute ago, sfc4prem said:

Keeping Fernandes would be like Leeds having kept Raphina back in the day

Nah not at all, Raphinia had already been at Leeds for 2 years. Finished Top 10 with them in Season 1, so was a fully established top level player.

Fernandes has had one season in the PL, good player he is, but it's probably more 'realistic' to see him here in Sept than it would have been for someone like Raphinia - especially given where he ended up.

[sfc4prem]

Just now, S-Clarke said:

Nah not at all, Raphinia had already been at Leeds for 2 years. Finished Top 10 with them in Season 1, so was a fully established top level player.

Fernandes has had one season in the PL, good player he is, but it's probably more 'realistic' to see him here in Sept than it would have been for someone like Raphinia - especially given where he ended up.

Fair enough - got me there