Summer Transfer Window 2026

[Convict Colony]

2 minutes ago, saintant said:

What you mean other than the fact that the club photographer is in the picture 🙂

Obvs sneaky pic weve all done those in various locations and that is all i will say on the matter 🤣

 

[Turkish]

2 hours ago, egg said:

I'm not sure whether I'm more disappointed in his lack of gratitude, or us not exercising the extension in time. Probably more with him on balance. 

It was a technicality with us though wasn't it. There were a lot more things going on at the club that nailing down Ross Stewarts contract extension in the last week of the season. Plus if we'd gone up so would his wage, so you can understand why we held off. TBH it's pretty mercenary behavour, i know people will argue there is no loyalty in football but when he's been getting paid for two years whilst sitting on the treatment table you'd like to think he'd feel like he owed us at least another year. 

[Wade Garrett]

46 minutes ago, Football Special said:

He'd have known there was a chance his contract wouldn't be extended (as Saints had let it run down without activating) so im sure his agent was already sounding out interest. I reckon he has an offer that he's agreed to, could be Middlesbrough, feels like so much of his time here was a disaster its typical that he's finally managed a run of games and fucks off. Watch him be Championship top scorer next season now 

No chance.  As soon as he gets another 3 year contract he’ll go back on the sick.

Glad we didn’t keep the fucking malingering prick.

[westmidlandsaint]

4 minutes ago, saintant said:

What you mean other than the fact that the club photographer is in the picture 🙂

Photo could have been taken by someone that was with him. I have seen players sign with partners, family members in tow before. Not saying it is legit but maybe why the photographer is in the picture. 

Its how the new kits got leaked a few years ago, someone who was with a player who was in the kit launch took a sneaky pic and sent it to someone in confidence who then sent it to someone else, next thing its on social media. (lots of someone's i know) 

 

[Bobsmith]

I'm not a fan of what Ross has done, but we had a contract extension clause and chose not to exercise it until after we knew we were in the championship. Pretty shoddy behaviour from the club and he's repaid it in kind. 

[trousers]

13 minutes ago, Bobsmith said:

I'm not a fan of what Ross has done, but we had a contract extension clause and chose not to exercise it until after we knew we were in the championship. Pretty shoddy behaviour from the club and he's repaid it in kind. 

It's a tricky one... It's not as if Ross and/or his reps didn't know the "5 days notice after the end of the season" clause was in the contract... It would've been in there from the outset and he/they didn't have to agree with it when he signed.... And the only reason for such a clause would be that the club would likely only extend if they felt he was capable of playing in the Premier League week in, week out. So, all we attempted to do (until spygate scuppered it) was to exercise a clause that had been mutually agreed to in the first place. So it's not as if we've done anything that Stewart wouldn't have been expecting.... I therefore wouldn't call it "shoddy" behaviour from the club.

Edited yesterday at 16:31 by trousers

[Saints4Prem]

2 hours ago, Bobsmith said:

I'm not a fan of what Ross has done, but we had a contract extension clause and chose not to exercise it until after we knew we were in the championship. Pretty shoddy behaviour from the club and he's repaid it in kind. 

I do not blame the club waiting on the outcome of whether we would have been in the Championship or Premier next season. If we had been promoted, with the money that comes with it, I am sure we would have signed a Premier quality centre forward. With his injury record and only half of a season playing well in the Championship would he have been good enough for the premier ? and as Trousers has said (got in before me) it was taken out of the clubs hands. I would like him to sign again if he doesn't get a better offer? I suppose he is still insured until his contract ends with us and then will have a new club or his own insurance so hopefully any injuries will not have too drastic an effect.

Edited yesterday at 18:32 by Saints4Prem

[Wade Garrett]

17 minutes ago, Bobsmith said:

I'm not a fan of what Ross has done, but we had a contract extension clause and chose not to exercise it until after we knew we were in the championship. Pretty shoddy behaviour from the club and he's repaid it in kind. 

We thought we were in the play-off final.  Stewart and his lawyers are arseholes.

[Wade Garrett]

1 minute ago, Saints4Prem said:

I do not blame the club waiting on the outcome of whether we would have been in the Championship or Premier next season. If we had been promoted, with the money that comes with it, I am sure we would have signed a Premier quality centre forward. With his injury record and only half of a season playing well in the Championship would he have been good enough for the premier ? and as Trousers has said (got in before me) it was taken out of the clubs hands. I would like him to sign again if he doesn't get a better offer? I suppose he is still insured until his contract ends with us and then will have a new club or his own insurance so hopefully any injurieas will not have too drastic an effect.

I couldn’t give a fuck if he gets  injured.  

[2Morrow]

Think its being missed it was pretty widely reported we were trying to negotiate reduced terms on a longer extension and Stewart didn't want that.

So no loyalty, hes left for the money. Fair play to him as ultimately its a career, but I can't criticise the club for not wanting to give him the same terms or a pay rise given his injury history. I am sure we would be critical of Spors if we gave him a 2/3 year deal on the same money and he got injured in September 

[sfc4prem]

1 minute ago, 2Morrow said:

Think its being missed it was pretty widely reported we were trying to negotiate reduced terms on a longer extension and Stewart didn't want that.

So no loyalty, hes left for the money. Fair play to him as ultimately its a career, but I can't criticise the club for not wanting to give him the same terms or a pay rise given his injury history. I am sure we would be critical of Spors if we gave him a 2/3 year deal on the same money and he got injured in September 

Absolutely this, it's one we couldn't really negotiate on, really. Too risky. 

[UpweySaint]

56 minutes ago, Convict Colony said:

Guys I keep coming back to this and as someone who does a fair few photoshops i cannot find any issues with this pic and grok cant either.

Maybe its happening and if it is we might have another Gervinho situation with his hairline regression

Who is this? I feel like I’ve missed something….

[LegalEagle]

We won’t know if it was a good call or not until we see who his replacement is and for how much. 

[SuperSAINT]

10 minutes ago, LegalEagle said:

We won’t know if it was a good call or not until we see who his replacement is and for how much. 

Or until Ross gets injured for 8 months.  Whichever happens quickest.

[Badger]

1 hour ago, saintant said:

What you mean other than the fact that the club photographer is in the picture 🙂

Will Salt branching out from scouting trips to official player unveilings. 

[Ted Bates Statue]

1 hour ago, Convict Colony said:

Guys I keep coming back to this and as someone who does a fair few photoshops i cannot find any issues with this pic and grok cant either.

Maybe its happening and if it is we might have another Gervinho situation with his hairline regression

 

I know the shirt hasn't been officially announced but would I wouldn't expect a player to get unveiled using last season's shirt... or am I getting whooshed here

[Baird of the land]

53 minutes ago, Bobsmith said:

I'm not a fan of what Ross has done, but we had a contract extension clause and chose not to exercise it until after we knew we were in the championship. Pretty shoddy behaviour from the club and he's repaid it in kind. 

Yep club come off badly in my eyes. They had plenty of time to pick up the option even after we were caught spying. Were they too thick to understand the contract. Regardless it’s hardly going to make Stewart feel valued.

[qwertyell]

2 hours ago, Convict Colony said:

Guys I keep coming back to this and as someone who does a fair few photoshops i cannot find any issues with this pic and grok cant either.

Maybe its happening and if it is we might have another Gervinho situation with his hairline regression

It's a doctored picture of Cyle Larin signing on loan in January. 

From the same shoot:

You've got to be pretty sad to mock up a fake signing photo. 

Sadder still to believe it.

Not quite as sad as bothering to do the work to debunk it, though. 

Edited yesterday at 17:48 by qwertyell

[egg]

1 hour ago, Turkish said:

It was a technicality with us though wasn't it. There were a lot more things going on at the club that nailing down Ross Stewarts contract extension in the last week of the season. Plus if we'd gone up so would his wage, so you can understand why we held off. TBH it's pretty mercenary behavour, i know people will argue there is no loyalty in football but when he's been getting paid for two years whilst sitting on the treatment table you'd like to think he'd feel like he owed us at least another year. 

I think we could have activated the extension at any time before it was too late, but I take the point others have said that it made sense that we saw what league we were in before committing. Sadly, we were then undone by the technicality, and a mercenary Ross. 

The lack of loyalty in the game cuts both ways to be fair, but I find Ross's decision to walk pretty classless.

[lambtiss]

1 hour ago, Wade Garrett said:

I couldn’t give a fuck if he gets  injured.  

After his injury record this is a spiteful comment.

He was offered an extension, he turned it down. End of.

[The Kraken]

2 hours ago, Tamesaint said:

This may not be a popular view but is there really no future for BBD at Saints when he returns from loan? Yes he was totally crap when he was playing Russball. You could see how his confidence was completely shot Derby however got a tune out of him last season and my Derby supporting cousin spoke highly of him. Tonda has done well with Archer. Could he do the same with BBD. 

7 goals in 39 league starts for BBD. So he didn’t exactly pull up trees.

Theres no doubt that playing him left wing for us was a complete disaster of an idea. Maybe BBD can be an option as a central striker but I’d rather we had Larin plus either LND or a proper target man to replace him. If it’s Larin and BBD as our primary options, I’d be worried.

But you never know. BBD was long out of the building by the time Tonda came in, so he’ll at least have a look at him in pre season.

[Turkish]

15 minutes ago, lambtiss said:

After his injury record this is a spiteful comment.

He was offered an extension, he turned it down. End of.

Stop being a drip. Hurty words won’t bother Ross Stewart and neither should it you 

[Cuddles]

Hopefully Ross can't find a better deal elsewhere and comes back to the table. Then we can hate him and like him at the same time, like Katseye.

[Convict Colony]

1 hour ago, qwertyell said:

It's a doctored picture of Cyle Larin signing on loan in January. 

From the same shoot:

You've got to be pretty sad to mock up a fake signing photo. 

Sadder still to believe it.

Not quite as sad as bothering to do the work to debunk it, though. 

Ok check which hand Cyle uses and which one the unannounced dude does, different pic but aside from there could be various pics it a very very good photo shop if so.

 

Edited yesterday at 18:41 by Convict Colony

[lambtiss]

18 minutes ago, Turkish said:

Stop being a drip. Hurty words won’t bother Ross Stewart and neither should it you 

Oh, I see. Thanks for making that so clear. Twat

[Turkish]

7 minutes ago, lambtiss said:

Oh, I see. Thanks for making that so clear. Twat

Welcome. No need for name calling, you’re better than that 

[lambtiss]

Just now, Turkish said:

Welcome. No need for name calling, you’re better than that 

Dont be a drip. As you said, words don't hurt.

[Turkish]

Just now, lambtiss said:

Dont be a drip. As you said, words don't hurt.

They don’t but those that say them can make themselves look foolish, like you just did 

[SuperSAINT]

 

[Convict Colony]

3 minutes ago, SuperSAINT said:

 

fuck it bro let's go back to #ziyechwatch

[MarkSFC]

27 minutes ago, SuperSAINT said:

 

Coventry or Leeds is my guess. 

[Badger]

3 minutes ago, MarkSFC said:

Coventry or Leeds is my guess. 

“Cheap” by Man Utd standards, shouldn’t  mean cheap for other fuckers though. 

[SuperSAINT]

7 minutes ago, MarkSFC said:

Coventry or Leeds is my guess. 

I guess Everton.

He’s probably attainable for every club in the league.

Edited yesterday at 20:09 by SuperSAINT

[AlexLaw76]

My guess is Brighton or Bournemouth

[StrangelyBrown]

A hefty amount of wages off the books as of today's announcements. It'll be interesting to see whether this allows us to invest in a decent striker...

[WinglessWonder]

4 hours ago, UpweySaint said:

Who is this? I feel like I’ve missed something….

I'm not the only one then? 🤣

[leeham_69]

3 hours ago, Convict Colony said:

Ok check which hand Cyle uses and which one the unannounced dude does, different pic but aside from there could be various pics it a very very good photo shop if so.

 

here's the same pic.

[hypochondriac]

16 minutes ago, leeham_69 said:

here's the same pic.

Imagine thinking it was real.

[Master Bates]

50 minutes ago, leeham_69 said:

here's the same pic.

I trump you with a double bubble announcement.

A new Argentinean signing and unveiling of the new kit.

https://ibb.co/nq68pH7s

[Wade Garrett]

9 hours ago, lambtiss said:

After his injury record this is a spiteful comment.

He was offered an extension, he turned it down. End of.

We paid him to do fuck all for a good two years then he exploits a legal loophole to get out of signing a contract extension.

Why should I be concerned if he gets injured?  

[Willo of Whiteley]

3 hours ago, Wade Garrett said:

We paid him to do fuck all for a good two years then he exploits a legal loophole to get out of signing a contract extension.

Why should I be concerned if he gets injured?  

Agreed.

If he gets crocked over the next few weeks with no club in line then he’s done.

I’m sure his agents will be back at the negotiation table if this happens, at which point I wouldn’t bat an eyelid.

[Cricketphilly]

🚨 Who Is Jofre Carreras? The Winger Southampton Are Looking To Sign

Southampton are reportedly looking to finalise a deal for Espanyol winger Jofre Carreras, with the 24-year-old emerging as a potential summer target as the Saints continue to build a squad capable of mounting a serious promotion challenge.

Carreras is a right-sided winger who came through Espanyol’s academy and has become an increasingly important player for the Spanish club over the last two seasons. Known for his pace, direct running and relentless work rate, he is the type of player who likes to take on defenders and drive his team forward in transition.

Last season, Carreras featured 37 times in La Liga, scoring three goals and providing three assists as Espanyol secured their top-flight status. The campaign followed a successful 2023/24 season in the Segunda División, where he played a key role in helping Espanyol achieve promotion back to La Liga, contributing three goals and four assists.

Since establishing himself in the first team, Carreras has made close to 100 appearances for Espanyol, demonstrating both consistency and durability. While his goal and assist numbers may not immediately stand out, his game is about far more than statistics. His ability to carry the ball, stretch defences, press aggressively and create space for teammates has made him a valued member of the Espanyol squad.

At 24 years of age, Carreras is entering what many would consider the prime years of his career. Southampton’s scouting team have often targeted players with room to develop further while already possessing significant first-team experience, and Carreras appears to fit that profile perfectly.

Securing a player with top-flight Spanish experience would be viewed as another strong statement of intent from the Saints hierarchy.

The move is not yet complete, but Southampton fans will be watching developments closely as the club looks to strengthen ahead of what promises to be a hugely important campaign.

[JohnnyShearer2.0]

Do Saints need a winger, I assume yes, if Scienza goes.

However I'd hope Jay Robinson will be fit and step up. He started last season well but dropped off, I think due injuries. 

Edited 14 hours ago by JohnnyShearer2.0

[Badger]

20 minutes ago, JohnnyShearer2.0 said:

Do Saints need a winger, I assume yes, if Scienza goes.

However I'd hope Jay Robinson will be fit and step up. He started last season well but dropped off, I think due injuries. 

Doesn’t Carreras play on the opposite wing to Scienza ?
 

I saw this as building our options, Scienza/Edozie on the left, Fellows/Carreras on the right. 

 

[Osvaldorama]

4 hours ago, Wade Garrett said:

We paid him to do fuck all for a good two years then he exploits a legal loophole to get out of signing a contract extension.

Why should I be concerned if he gets injured?  

I actively hope he does too. It’s not just you. 
 

Guy is a snake 

Edited 13 hours ago by Osvaldorama

[JohnnyShearer2.0]

11 minutes ago, Badger said:

Doesn’t Carreras play on the opposite wing to Scienza ?
 

I saw this as building our options, Scienza/Edozie on the left, Fellows/Carreras on the right. 

 

Thats a lot of options then. 

[Badger]

1 hour ago, JohnnyShearer2.0 said:

Thats a lot of options then. 

Similar to last season perhaps except hopefully a more integrated and motivated Edozie. Plus the Spanish geezer on the other side. 
 

With Robinson and Matsuki as well it seems an embarrassment of riches for the Championship. So perhaps there will be an exit for someone. 

[LiberalCommunist]

Anyone hoping he gets injured needs to give their head a wobble.

But fans speculating whether a player with a terrible injury record, gets injured at a world cup while not attached to a club is just normal. I think he has made a terribly risky decision. I hope for his sake it pans out okay. 

[Lord Duckhunter]

7 minutes ago, LiberalCommunist said:

 

 I think he has made a terribly risky decision. I hope for his sake it pans out okay. 

The only thing that makes sense is if he thinks “one more and I’m done”. Maybe he doesn’t want to go through all that rehabilitation again, so has decided if he gets another long term injury during the WC he’ll retire. Mentally it must be taking a toll on him and he’ll be over 30 by the time the season starts. It must get harder to get back fit, the older you are. If he gets through it, he’ll have plenty of options afterwards and I doubt he’ll actually play that many minutes. 

[Convict Colony]

11 hours ago, leeham_69 said:

here's the same pic.

thanks bro 👍