Summer Transfer Window 2025/26

[gio1saints]

14 minutes ago, Saint NL said:

YouTube keep suggesting this guy to me.

Aside from the Azaz rumour, he reckons three clubs are after BBD. One of them is Boro, maybe potentially a cash + player swap. I've not seen that mentioned elsewhere

 

So maybe the deal is £12m for Azaz plus we give them BBD plus £2m as a Thank you?🤣

[hypochondriac]

3 minutes ago, lambtiss said:

Very well presented, I see he offers a subscription channel. The naming of the Channels and associated prices was amusing. 

Is this the modern, enhanced replacement for the COT? and is he already a member of the COT?

 

He doesn't claim any itk status. Seems like a good guy though, he started his channel after his divorce and he was lonely. More power to him. 

[EBS1980]

9 hours ago, hypochondriac said:

Who has said Azaz isn't prem quality? Regarding Spertsyan, the entire 90 minutes of the game on Sunday was available to watch. 

Dusic on here I saw, but plenty more on X too.

[gio1saints]

28 minutes ago, gio1saints said:

I’m not certain he can or will in that Palace team - only that he’s got some similar characteristics - ball dribbling skills and playing off the wing.
Oh, and probably most importantly that Palace may try £35m cash plus sell-on plus Rak-Sakiy thrown in -and that might tempt Saints. 
In any case I think Spurs are a better fit. The supporters would love his style of play- they’ve had magicians like Ardiles, Hoddle, Waddle and of course Gascoigne. They always appreciate that type of player. Though they will not want to pay what we want unless totally desperate! 

Oh- and they took a young GarethBale from us and he didn’t turn out bad!

[DT]

I posted on here a while back how worried I was if Dibling goes to Spurs - they'll claim him as they did Gareth Bale and our song. Bloody oiks. So entitled and deluded.

So I hope he goes to Palace to get Spurs fans frothing at the mouth even more - it's so funny to hear.

The Boro lad sounds like a potentially good buy, after all of these Armenian dalliances.

We still need a keeper though

PS I totally get that Romeu to us is highly unlikely - was merely expressing how much I rate him. 

 

[Saintsarmy]

Assuming Azaz does sign and is the creative midfielder mentioned a while ago. What do we want to see come in next and in total? For me: Winger, DM cover, RB on loan and 3rd choice GK 

[hypochondriac]

14 minutes ago, EBS1980 said:

Dusic on here I saw, but plenty more on X too.

Right so one poster on here and some random knobbers on twitter aren't most people. 

[hypochondriac]

Assuming Fernandes and dibling are sold:

Bazunu 

RB loan THB Stephens Wellington/manning

Downes Charles 

New winger Robinson/fraser

Azaz 

Downs/stewart

Isn't too bad a team. 

Edited 9 hours ago by hypochondriac

[OldNick]

I saw on X that 3 clubs were looking a BBD , I think it was WBA, Sheff Utd and another I cant recall. Only X and so probably rubbish. I will try and find link, it was somethin like Saints Extra , 

Just found it, Boro also interested. Sports Boom the initial outlet. As I say probably nonsense. I will await COT to confirm

Edited 9 hours ago by OldNick

[hypochondriac]

2 minutes ago, OldNick said:

I saw on X that 3 clubs were looking a BBD , I think it was WBA, Sheff Utd and another I cant recall. Only X and so probably rubbish. I will try and find link, it was somethin like Saints Extra 

No idea what sports boom is like as a source 

https://www.sportsboom.co.uk/football/transfer-news/exclusive-sheffield-united-west-brom-and-middlesborough-set-to-battle-it-out-for-southampton-striker-ben-brereton-diaz

[S-Clarke]

9 minutes ago, hypochondriac said:

Assuming Fernandes and dibling are sold:

Bazunu 

RB loan THB Stephens Wellington/manning

Downes Charles 

New winger Robinson/fraser

Azaz 

Downs/stewart

Isn't too bad a team. 

We'd almost certainly replace Fernandes if he were sold, otherwise we're back to the situation of relying on Smallbone to provide box to box for our midfield should we get any injuries. Too risky, as Downes will pickup injuries and Charles will pickup suspensions.

I expect us to bring in the Azaz type without any key sales, but the sales of Dibling and Fernandes should then allow us to bolster CM, Number 9 and further wide options.

[ErwinK1961]

10 minutes ago, S-Clarke said:

We'd almost certainly replace Fernandes if he were sold, otherwise we're back to the situation of relying on Smallbone to provide box to box for our midfield should we get any injuries. Too risky, as Downes will pickup injuries and Charles will pickup suspensions.

I expect us to bring in the Azaz type without any key sales, but the sales of Dibling and Fernandes should then allow us to bolster CM, Number 9 and further wide options.

No chance we’re signing another 9.

[Dman]

50 minutes ago, hypochondriac said:

He doesn't claim any itk status. Seems like a good guy though, he started his channel after his divorce and he was lonely. More power to him. 

The true definition of "your dad is taking the divorce well then"

[S-Clarke]

5 minutes ago, ErwinK1961 said:

No chance we’re signing another 9.

if BBD buggers off then we may well do.

[Themotherfunky]

Would absolutely take Romeu on a free (if we can shift some of the deadwood; Smallbone, Aribo). Bring him on late on to shore up the defence and see out a game. People have been calling for a DM to sit back break up the play, as Downes and Charles do tend to get forward. 

 I'd also trust him to lead/influence the dressing room more than I do Stephens.

[S-Clarke]

 

[OldNick]

1 minute ago, Themotherfunky said:

Would absolutely take Romeu on a free (if we can shift some of the deadwood; Smallbone, Aribo). Bring him on late on to shore up the defence and see out a game. People have been calling for a DM to sit back break up the play, as Downes and Charles do tend to get forward. 

 I'd also trust him to lead/influence the dressing room more than I do Stephens.

Is he going to be the Romeuwe remember, is it 3 years ago tht he left. Time really does effect a defensive midfielders mobility, I know Id just scrape into the side now im 65 wheras 3 years ago id be first choice. Its a bugger time you know

[Polegategavin243]

1 minute ago, S-Clarke said:

 

Could this be why Boro didn’t sell Hackney? Maybe this deal has been quietly progressing whilst rumours of others have been in the public domain (Spertsyan)

[skintsaint]

12 minutes ago, Themotherfunky said:

Would absolutely take Romeu on a free (if we can shift some of the deadwood; Smallbone, Aribo). Bring him on late on to shore up the defence and see out a game. People have been calling for a DM to sit back break up the play, as Downes and Charles do tend to get forward. 

 I'd also trust him to lead/influence the dressing room more than I do Stephens.

He left back to Spain for family reasons, can't see why he would move back. Plus we must be able to find a more mobile player in that position....any goods ones at Hoffenheim??! 

[Give it to Ron]

1 hour ago, hypochondriac said:

He doesn't claim any itk status. Seems like a good guy though, he started his channel after his divorce and he was lonely. More power to him. 

Met him a few times at away games he is a decent bloke. Doesn’t claim any ITK status just lives Saints.

[Farmer Saint]

Azaz is mustard BTW. Lovely footballer.

[Eagle778]

All I will say re Azaz, quality player at this level. Good signing.

On a non footballing level, i hope Saints evaluate the religion factor too, specifically during today’s world context, of having people from different religious backgrounds (jews and muslims mixing together) and its not going to affect squad morale. 
Have had the case at work and they just ignore each other.

 

[Rebel]

I am pretty certain Romeu is going to re-join Girona on a free now that he's officially left Barcelona.  

[Give it to Ron]

1 minute ago, Eagle778 said:

All I will say re Azaz, quality player at this level. Good signing.

On a non footballing level, i hope Saints evaluate the religion factor too, specifically during today’s world context, of having people from different religious backgrounds (jews and muslims mixing together) and its not going to affect squad morale. 
Have had the case at work and they just ignore each other.

 

 Southampton and where our stadium is as multi cultural and multi faith as you can get.

[Lighthouse]

2 minutes ago, Eagle778 said:

All I will say re Azaz, quality player at this level. Good signing.

On a non footballing level, i hope Saints evaluate the religion factor too, specifically during today’s world context, of having people from different religious backgrounds (jews and muslims mixing together) and its not going to affect squad morale. 
Have had the case at work and they just ignore each other.

 

I still think our squad is light a Jehovah’s Witness or two but otherwise I agree.

[goodymatt]

 

[Appy]

Taking Azaz meaning Ipswich don’t sign Hackney would be an added bonus. 

[goodymatt]

 

[Rebel]

2 minutes ago, Eagle778 said:

All I will say re Azaz, quality player at this level. Good signing.

On a non footballing level, i hope Saints evaluate the religion factor too, specifically during today’s world context, of having people from different religious backgrounds (jews and muslims mixing together) and its not going to affect squad morale. 
Have had the case at work and they just ignore each other.

 

would a Russian in Spertsyan - born and bred in Russia but chose Armenia for football - be any better considering the war in Ukraine 

someone of Irish/Jewish background born in England would be a lot less problematic surely   

[goodymatt]

 

[Harry_SFC]

4 minutes ago, goodymatt said:

 

So much talking yet so little happening. I hope Krasnodar **** themselves over and he leaves on a free at the end of the season. 

[Saint NL]

5 minutes ago, Rebel said:

would a Russian in Spertsyan - born and bred in Russia but chose Armenia for football - be any better considering the war in Ukraine 

someone of Irish/Jewish background born in England would be a lot less problematic surely   

Quite the Irish contingent.

Bazunu, Manning, Smallbone, Azaz(?) and I think there are a couple of promising youth players as well. 

 

The supermarkets in Winchester will have to start stocking Taytos.

Edited 8 hours ago by Saint NL

[OldNick]

Just now, Harry_SFC said:

So much talking yet so little happening. I hope Krasnodar **** themselves over and he leaves on a free at the end of the season. 

Yeah but that would mean we dont get him this window!!

[goodymatt]

Looks like this one is progressing then, good move.

[santolijador]

12 minutes ago, goodymatt said:

 

Feels unrealistic and unlikely, but wild if we end up with both him and Azaz. Surely would spell the end for Smallbone at least and you would expect Matsuki out on loan if that happens

[leesaint88]

1 minute ago, santolijador said:

Feels unrealistic and unlikely, but wild if we end up with both him and Azaz. Surely would spell the end for Smallbone at least and you would expect Matsuki out on loan if that happens

Regardless I think Smallbone is on his way out. He'll have suitors though, can easily see him in a mid to top half Championship side. 

[Farmer Saint]

13 minutes ago, goodymatt said:

 

Shit, deal's off.

Edited 8 hours ago by Farmer Saint

[Convict Colony]

15 minutes ago, goodymatt said:

 

Am taking from this that the president it the hold up and they've been putting pressure on him.  So with a day or 2 i assume Friday if no other bids come in we can get the deal done ?

[goodymatt]

 

[goodymatt]

Just now, Convict Colony said:

Am taking from this that the president it the hold up and they've been putting pressure on him.  So with a day or 2 i assume Friday if no other bids come in we can get the deal done ?

We can hope!

[Turkish]

15 minutes ago, goodymatt said:

 

Cheers Alex

[Dman]

5 minutes ago, santolijador said:

Feels unrealistic and unlikely, but wild if we end up with both him and Azaz. Surely would spell the end for Smallbone at least and you would expect Matsuki out on loan if that happens

I suspect this is the plan. Aribo, Smallbone, Matsuki all out. leaving us with;

6/8: Downes, Charles, Sesey, Fernandes?,

10: Azaz?, The russian?

Pretty balanced (and very, very strong at this level), I'd say. 

Edited 8 hours ago by Dman

[saintant]

1 hour ago, DT said:

I posted on here a while back how worried I was if Dibling goes to Spurs - they'll claim him as they did Gareth Bale and our song. Bloody oiks. So entitled and deluded.

So I hope he goes to Palace to get Spurs fans frothing at the mouth even more - it's so funny to hear.

The Boro lad sounds like a potentially good buy, after all of these Armenian dalliances.

We still need a keeper though

PS I totally get that Romeu to us is highly unlikely - was merely expressing how much I rate him. 

 

The vast majority of Spurs fans appear not to want Dibling.

[saintant]

1 hour ago, Saintsarmy said:

Assuming Azaz does sign and is the creative midfielder mentioned a while ago. What do we want to see come in next and in total? For me: Winger, DM cover, RB on loan and 3rd choice GK 

A centre forward. We can't rely on Downs and Stewart will never be fit.

[AlexLaw76]

On 22/06/2025 at 14:08, AlexLaw76 said:

Finn Azaz is someone we should be after.

 

As said....

[CSA96]

West Ham ITK exWHUEmployee's most recent update:

“West Ham and Southampton are still miles apart in their valuations of the player. The club have denied reports that they have bid £40m and have said that this is far too much for him, but Southampton are said to be looking for around £50m for the player. 

 “It is thought that West Ham’s offer currently sits at £32m with a few clauses on top. Unless one party seriously budges, it looks like a deal will be hard to conclude. We are looking at inserting various add-ons to try and get closer to the price but there is still a long way to go.”

[hypochondriac]

1 minute ago, CSA96 said:

West Ham ITK exWHUEmployee's most recent update:

“West Ham and Southampton are still miles apart in their valuations of the player. The club have denied reports that they have bid £40m and have said that this is far too much for him, but Southampton are said to be looking for around £50m for the player. 

 “It is thought that West Ham’s offer currently sits at £32m with a few clauses on top. Unless one party seriously budges, it looks like a deal will be hard to conclude. We are looking at inserting various add-ons to try and get closer to the price but there is still a long way to go.”

Just ridiculous we are never going to agree to that. Wasting our time. 

[Dman]

Just now, hypochondriac said:

Just ridiculous we are never going to agree to that. Wasting our time. 

Get the impression they're trying to low-ball and force the player to kick up a fuss. Seemingly unsucessful, as it stands. 

[goodymatt]

 

[CSA96]

Miguel Delaney saying that Tottenham have now approached us for Dibling