Summer Transfer Window 2026

[Chez]

Just now, Saint86 said:

We have Dobbin who can play there... we just didn't play him there 😄

My point was that we didn't have anyone other Azaz to play there before we signed Dobbin, hence we signed Dobbin...and then, like you say, we didn't play him there.

I'd like Tonda to be asked why not, but I guess it's his prerogative. If he continues to do it, and we aren't winning games, then maybe the director of football/owner will ask.

[Suhari]

9 minutes ago, SNSUN said:

I'm a big fan of Anel. I hope it happens.

Important to stay tight at the back.

[hypochondriac]

9 minutes ago, Chez said:

I guess you could argue that before we had lost anyone, AM was a weakness in that we only really had Azaz that could play there, while at centre back we had four players the club were seemingly are happy with. Tonda playing Scienza against Watford undermines that argument somewhat, although in doing so the left side needed filling with Dobbin.

Your opinion on Wood, Stephens and Quarshie probably differs from the clubs, although even if they agreed with you, they'd still need to find a suitor for at least one before they could sign another.

Does it? I haven't seen much evidence lately that the club considers Quarshie to be a good option at cb. I agree we shouldn't be signing anymore until we've got rid of one or two of them, I was just surprised we dropped 9 million on Dobbin if it turns out that that is the majority of our transfer budget after Larin and Peretz. We may need some of that cash to strengthen in areas where in my opinion we are weaker.

[goodymatt]

 

[Lee On Solent Saint]

1 minute ago, goodymatt said:

 

Can't see it myself. There are better players out there for the money we would want for him. 

[KingInDaSouf]

So the second the Charles transfer goes through reports appear around THB leaving. Now it seems that Benfica have moved on to another target and some hack is reporting interest in Scienza? 

[Chez]

14 minutes ago, hypochondriac said:

Does it? I haven't seen much evidence lately that the club considers Quarshie to be a good option at cb. I agree we shouldn't be signing anymore until we've got rid of one or two of them, I was just surprised we dropped 9 million on Dobbin if it turns out that that is the majority of our transfer budget after Larin and Peretz. We may need some of that cash to strengthen in areas where in my opinion we are weaker.

As they haven't farmed Quarshie out on loan, yet, I am guessing they see him as 'OK' for a fourth choice CB? Although, until the window closes we wont know for sure. If players haven't shown anything after 12 months, then I'd much rather we moved them on and tried again then cross our fingers and hope they come good. 

You make a good point. It's a sizeable amount of our transfer budget for a 'back up', although finding quality attacking players for next to nothing is a tough ask, so perhaps the right area to invest. The fact he seems to play in multiple positions also adds to his charm.

 

 

[Graffito]

28 minutes ago, Chez said:

My point was that we didn't have anyone other Azaz to play there before we signed Dobbin, hence we signed Dobbin...and then, like you say, we didn't play him there.

I'd like Tonda to be asked why not, but I guess it's his prerogative. If he continues to do it, and we aren't winning games, then maybe the director of football/owner will ask.

One of the echo reporters asked Eckert about it post match. The answer was something to do with responding to how Watford set up. All a bit vague. However, I think it unlikely he’ll repeat it. It was clearly a crap move.

[Saint Fan CaM]

14 minutes ago, Graffito said:

One of the echo reporters asked Eckert about it post match. The answer was something to do with responding to how Watford set up. All a bit vague. However, I think it unlikely he’ll repeat it. It was clearly a crap move.

I think he was trying to protect Scienza from being marked up by 3 men and getting bullied off the ball. Of course it didn’t work particularly well. One positive is that Tonda does seem to learn quickly about what the squad can and can’t do, so I agree - it’s unlikely he’ll try that one again.

[hypochondriac]

17 minutes ago, Chez said:

As they haven't farmed Quarshie out on loan, yet, I am guessing they see him as 'OK' for a fourth choice CB? Although, until the window closes we wont know for sure. If players haven't shown anything after 12 months, then I'd much rather we moved them on and tried again then cross our fingers and hope they come good. 

You make a good point. It's a sizeable amount of our transfer budget for a 'back up', although finding quality attacking players for next to nothing is a tough ask, so perhaps the right area to invest. The fact he seems to play in multiple positions also adds to his charm.

 

 

Good post. It's true that he's versatile but then you get into the dangerous territory of a Jermaine Wright i.e. a jack of all trades and master of none. Really he should be used solely as a rotation option to keep Azaz fresh but in that case I'd question if the money could have been better spent elsewhere. All speculation at the moment until the end of the window but personally I'd be looking to have Stephens as first choice and probably bring in two defenders if/when THB goes.  

[goodymatt]

This us?

[hypochondriac]

1 minute ago, goodymatt said:

This us?

No it says Burnley. 

[goodymatt]

Just now, hypochondriac said:

No it says Burnley. 

🤦‍♂️

[Saint Fan CaM]

2 minutes ago, goodymatt said:

This us?

Yeah, I’ve seen links to us surfacing. Looks like a good one to replace Stephens. Not so good to replace THB.

[newyork]

41 minutes ago, KingInDaSouf said:

So the second the Charles transfer goes through reports appear around THB leaving. Now it seems that Benfica have moved on to another target and some hack is reporting interest in Scienza? 

The Serbs need to make good with the transfer budget this season. If we fail this year they need to bugger off as I dont think they are up to it in terms of ownership. Too nieve

[goodymatt]

27 minutes ago, hypochondriac said:

No it says Burnley. 

Apologies @hypochondriac, my 🤦‍♂️ was for me not just reading the article and assuming it was us.

Question is now whether Burnley will beat us to this and if we would be interested in signing even if THB stays. At £4m I would want us to be doing what we can to bring him in regardless.

[goodymatt]

 

[hypochondriac]

41 minutes ago, goodymatt said:

Apologies @hypochondriac, my 🤦‍♂️ was for me not just reading the article and assuming it was us.

Question is now whether Burnley will beat us to this and if we would be interested in signing even if THB stays. At £4m I would want us to be doing what we can to bring him in regardless.

Apology accepted. Read your own link next time! I'd love him to sign but realistically I can only see him replacing THB.

Edited 1 hour ago by hypochondriac

[Bob60]

46 minutes ago, goodymatt said:

Apologies @hypochondriac, my 🤦‍♂️ was for me not just reading the article and assuming it was us.

Question is now whether Burnley will beat us to this and if we would be interested in signing even if THB stays. At £4m I would want us to be doing what we can to bring him in regardless.

Sure I read somewhere that the £4 m was for Sheffield United only as they have a sell on and are still owed some money and that the price to others is nearer £10m

[Midfield_General]

1 hour ago, hypochondriac said:

No it says Burnley. 

To be fair what it says is: 

"Southampton’s interest was already known but we understand that Burnley have now joined the race after they came down from the Premier League last season, and look to challenge for an instant return."

So it's implying there is a 'race' between us and Burnley, if it's to be believed. 

Edited 1 hour ago by Midfield_General

[Verbal]

2 hours ago, SNSUN said:

I'm a big fan of Anel. I hope it happens.

I'd have pegged it by then if they don't hurry up.

[hypochondriac]

10 minutes ago, Midfield_General said:

To be fair what it says is: 

"Southampton’s interest was already known but we understand that Burnley have now joined the race after they came down from the Premier League last season, and look to challenge for an instant return."

So it's implying there is a 'race' between us and Burnley, if it's to be believed. 

I assumed that "This us?" Referred to "another Championship rival now seen as favouries for 27yo defender."

[Saint Garrett]

30 minutes ago, Bob60 said:

Sure I read somewhere that the £4 m was for Sheffield United only as they have a sell on and are still owed some money and that the price to others is nearer £10m

Surely that would mean their sell on is > 100%?! Seems like rubbish?

[BARCELONASAINT]

2 hours ago, SNSUN said:

I'm a big fan of Anel. I hope it happens.

said no woman ever! 🤣

[SNSUN]

3 minutes ago, BARCELONASAINT said:

said no woman ever! 🤣

I've heard Blades' female supporters are right up for it happening. They've loved Anel in the past. 

Edited 21 minutes ago by SNSUN

[LeBizzier69]

17 minutes ago, BARCELONASAINT said:

said no woman ever! 🤣

Totally incorrect. Apparently.

[Bob60]

26 minutes ago, Saint Garrett said:

Surely that would mean their sell on is > 100%?! Seems like rubbish?

Sell on and still owed some money from the transfer.