Summer Transfer Window 2026

[beatlesaint]

6 minutes ago, Lord Duckhunter said:

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. 

Thats a good point. The Championship is a long hard slog for players, especially if you happen to have a bit of a cup run in either competition thrown in for good measure.

Maybe he realises his body just isn't up to it. In which case he's virtually nailed on to go back to Scotland to finish his career.

Anyone who hpoes he gets injured needs to take a look at themselves ffs.

[JohnnyShearer2.0]

1 hour ago, Badger said:

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. 

Yep, agreed. On paper that is a decent to strong group. 

Definitely need Edozie and Robinson to be on it to help supplement the team.

[SNOWY]

Sorry to see Stewart leave, best of luck to him. Can see both sides, at his age he needs to get the best deal he can. Saints understandably hedged their bets, I assume had we been promoted we wouldn't have made an offer, hence the lateness of the offer. Hopefully he ends up in the Scottish Prem rather than another Championship club.

[markr27]

1 hour ago, SNOWY said:

Sorry to see Stewart leave, best of luck to him. Can see both sides, at his age he needs to get the best deal he can. Saints understandably hedged their bets, I assume had we been promoted we wouldn't have made an offer, hence the lateness of the offer. Hopefully he ends up in the Scottish Prem rather than another Championship club.

Hearts as a replacement for Shankland perhaps?

[Ex Lion Tamer]

54 minutes ago, markr27 said:

Hearts as a replacement for Shankland perhaps?

Are Hearts really going to give him more money than we would?

[AlexLaw76]

4 minutes ago, Ex Lion Tamer said:

Are Hearts really going to give him more money than we would?

Possibly...why wouldn't they?

[Matthew Le God]

33 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said:

Possibly...why wouldn't they?

Because they have a significantly smaller income and wage budget compared to ours. It is tiny in comparison. 

[AlexLaw76]

36 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said:

Because they have a significantly smaller income and wage budget compared to ours. It is tiny in comparison. 

Who knows, they may have offered him £15k a week on a 4 year deal, where as we may have offered £20k a week on a 2 year deal. If it was an extension for another year, it would have been what, £20k a week for another 12 months?

Edited 4 hours ago by AlexLaw76

[SWLondon Saint]

It's a shame he's not staying but after a decent season here his team probably wants a 2-3 year contract given his injury woes. Does seem a bit ungrateful but can also see the club's perspective not wanting to extend him.

I would guess he's hoping for Celtic? Free transfer would suit them and they have European football to offer.

[Dr Who?]

1 hour ago, Ex Lion Tamer said:

Are Hearts really going to give him more money than we would?

Has anyone thought it might not be about the money? 💰 

[SW5 SAINT]

4 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said:

Who knows, they may have offered him £15k a week on a 4 year deal, where as we may have offered £20k a week on a 2 year deal. If it was an extension for another year, it would have been what, £20k a week for another 12 months?

I don’t think anyone is going to offer a very injury prone 30 year old a 4 year deal. I wish him all the best and hope he stays injury free and scores for Scotland. He will still be shown as a Southampton player until 1 July. However it’s a relief now not having to worry about him getting crocked during the World Cup, and not being able to start next season for Saints due to injury.

[Nolan]

Hearts have three chances at being in a European League next season, if they fail to win the Champions League Qualifier, they go to a Europa League Qualifier, If they fail to win the Europa League Qualifier they get a UEFA Conference League Qualifier.

Even if Stewart is on a Lower monthly wage, I bet he'll get decent performance bonuses at Hearts

[Matthew Le God]

24 minutes ago, Nolan said:

Hearts have three chances at being in a European League next season, if they fail to win the Champions League Qualifier, they go to a Europa League Qualifier, If they fail to win the Europa League Qualifier they get a UEFA Conference League Qualifier.

Even if Stewart is on a Lower monthly wage, I bet he'll get decent performance bonuses at Hearts

Their income and wage budget would still be tiny compared to ours. Our matchday income, commercial deals and most significantly huge parachute payments blow them out of the water.

[Willo of Whiteley]

Ethan Galbraith - versatile, holding midfielder 

Edited 2 hours ago by Willo of Whiteley

[Matthew Le God]

21 minutes ago, Willo of Whiteley said:

Ethan Galbraith - versatile, holding midfielder 

Are you basing that on a claim by someone who pretends to be an agent and thinks Swansea is the capital of Wales?

 

[VectisSaint]

1 hour ago, Dr Who? said:

Has anyone thought it might not be about the money? 💰 

Yes, see my posts before. If he goes to Hearts or Celtic he gets Champions League football, and is closer to home and family. We also should consider that we have actually, probably, not offered him anything. We tried to invoke an option but it was past its sell by date and so was rejected on a technicality. There is no evidence that we have offered him anything else and it could be that he (or his representatives) indicated he wanted to see what else was out there. He's now at the WC at least for a few days until Scotland return home (probably very soon), he is unlikely to play many minutes, because there are other preferred options ahead of him and after that he will see what to do. It still wouldn't greatly surprise me to see him back with us, but of course Saints will be planning for him not being here and looking for alternatives. Everyone seems to think that signing Larin is the answer to life the universe and everything, sadly its not Cyle (who I really like) is injury prone (not in the same was as Ross, more short term niggles) and his fitness is highly questionable. Having Cyle and Ross together was a perfect situation. Some of the comments on here about Stewart are disgraceful, he gave us a lot in the last 6 months, people seem to forget his goals in the FA Cup that enabled us to get to Wembley once at least, as well as his contributions in the League. As you say, in the end not everything is about money, when you are paid what even Championship players are paid, the difference between top whack and average is not life changing, better to be happy, fulfil some ambitions and enjoy your short time in the game.

[Willo of Whiteley]

29 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said:

Are you basing that on a claim by someone who pretends to be an agent and thinks Swansea is the capital of Wales?

 

Yes I am 🤣🤣🤣

[AlexLaw76]

1 hour ago, Matthew Le God said:

Their income and wage budget would still be tiny compared to ours. Our matchday income, commercial deals and most significantly huge parachute payments blow them out of the water.

But out extension for what? Another year

Hearts (or another club) may offer him 2-3 years 

[Willo of Whiteley]

Jimmy-Jay Morgan linked with West Brom. That big money move to Chelsea was clearly worth it.

[qwertyell]

2 hours ago, Matthew Le God said:

Are you basing that on a claim by someone who pretends to be an agent and thinks Swansea is the capital of Wales?

 

Even taking it as face value, I'm not sure we need another small, lightweight midfielder - especially with the assumption that Charles will be leaving.