Summer Transfer Window 2026

[revolution saint]

2 minutes ago, Chez said:

strange to read a story that says a player has tuned down a move. When players turn down a move you tend to not hear about it.

If we called his agent and asked if he fancies the move and the answer was "thanks for the call but he doesn't want to leave Lazio" you'd imagine that was the end of it Perhaps it was along the lines of "come back to us in a few weeks once we know what Lazio's plans are for him" and then when we did the response was "Lazio are going to give him minutes so now is not the time for a move".

I guess maybe it could be quibbling over wages or playing time? Does seem strange to go back in after a refusal (if that’s what has happened)

[Suhari]

19 minutes ago, SuperSAINT said:

 

If he does join us it will be the equivalent of a sympathy shag.

Move on Spors.

[ally_uk]

24 minutes ago, SuperSAINT said:

 

Execute Plan B Spors, It's Salech time baby! 🤣

[Chez]

33 minutes ago, revolution saint said:

I guess maybe it could be quibbling over wages or playing time? Does seem strange to go back in after a refusal (if that’s what has happened)

Sure, but you'd (the agent) just continue to talk not say 'no' and then tell the world about it.

Its the agent's job to liaise with clubs, keep negotiations going and options open, not embarrass them by putting the story in the press.  

Also, if the first answer was a flat out no, why do we call back?

The first answer was more likely "call back in a few weeks once Lazio decide what they plan with him" - with the agent leaving the player options open. If we then call back a few weeks later and the answer is a "no, because he was on the bench in the cup game", then no problem. 

 

Edited 6 hours ago by Chez

[Fabrice29]

4 hours ago, Matthew Le God said:

Taking things out of context (again). Overlooking the words 'if', 'should' (as in should in my opinion not that they definitely will) and 'could' in that post. I didn't say they would be sold, some may go on loan.

Not taking it out of context actually. It was your opinion that was being mocked. Because it was daft. As proven by reality.

[Pip]

Is it going to be harder to persuade a reasonable striker to come here now that we appear to have a couple of decent ones on the books to compete with?

[goodymatt]

 

[Ken Tone]

7 minutes ago, goodymatt said:

 

Would be a good signing for them. Too good for the Scottish league IMO. 

[CSA96]

From a Japanese reporter in Italy:

 

[Matthew Le God]

4 minutes ago, CSA96 said:

From a Japanese reporter in Italy:

 

 

 

[goodymatt]

 

[CSA96]

9 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said:

 

 

Echo, echo...

[hypochondriac]

1 minute ago, goodymatt said:

 

Still no indication if they are getting both of them or not.

[Chez]

37 minutes ago, goodymatt said:

 

Werder Bremen decided not to buy him, but they have yet to sign another right back either. 

[Miltonaggro]

2 minutes ago, goodymatt said:

 

Best we can hope for is hardball with fee. 

[Jack]

2 minutes ago, Miltonaggro said:

Best we can hope for is hardball with fee. 

Yep. Line up the replacent(s), and have them ready to go on completion of a deal that meets our valuation. Or tell them to fuck off. In an ideal world we’d ship out Quarshie on loan or whatever and find a more competent replacement for him, as well as a THB replacement if Villa put their hand in their pocket 

[Chez]

1 minute ago, hypochondriac said:

Still no indication if they are getting both of them or not.

Lindelof and Torres are first choice at the moment in their four man defence.

Mings was on the bench on Saturday and came on.

They also have Modu Cisse (21 years old) who they signed in the summer for about £4m, who started pretty much every game for LASK who won the double in Austria.
 

[Chez]

1 minute ago, Jack said:

In an ideal world we’d ship out Quarshie on loan or whatever and find a more competent replacement for him, as well as a THB replacement if Villa put their hand in their pocket 

Quarshie could well depart. So that might happen.

[Jack]

1 minute ago, Chez said:

Quarshie could well depart. So that might happen.

Let’s hope so. I know he was signed as one to develop but I’m sure they were planning for him to have pushed for a starting XI place by now rather than being rock bottom of the pecking order 

[Wade Garrett]

52 minutes ago, goodymatt said:

 

No way we are loaning him.  

[UpweySaint]

53 minutes ago, goodymatt said:

 

You are smashing it with posting the links this summer, thank you! It’s nice to see the rumours in one place without having to trawl social media.

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Hopefully Yuki can get a decent move. It would be good to see a few of the fringe players moved on both for us and them. 

[Matthew Le God]

30 minutes ago, CSA96 said:

Echo, echo...

I linked to the source. Something SaintsExtra and you didn't do! 😉😇

[ChrisPY]

3 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said:

I linked to the source. Something SaintsExtra and you didn't do! 😉😇

Wrong.

[Football Special]

2 hours ago, Turkish said:

Move on he obviously doesn’t want to join us. 

Just playing hard to get 

[Matthew Le God]

1 minute ago, ChrisPY said:

Wrong.

Nope. He stated who the source is not the actual source information, I linked to the source post on X, something SaintsExtra never does.

Edited 4 hours ago by Matthew Le God

[CSA96]

6 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said:

I linked to the source. Something SaintsExtra and you didn't do! 😉😇

Funnily enough MLG, I am not arsed enough to pay close attention to random Japanese journalist Kazu Kakiuchi for Italian transfer news

In any case, as ChrisPY pointed out, I mentioned he was the source and the SaintsExtra's post name checked him and tagged his profile anyway

Edited 4 hours ago by CSA96

[ChrisPY]

4 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said:

Nope. He stated who the source is not the actual source information, I linked to the source post on X, something SaintsExtra never does.

Your previous message said they didn’t link to the source. There was no mention of ‘actual source information’. You were wrong.

[Matthew Le God]

Just now, ChrisPY said:

Your previous message said they didn’t link to the source. There was no mention of ‘actual source information’. You were wrong.

That's like saying the name of the river is the source, and not where the actual river starts.

[Turkish]

and people wonder why he gets a hard time 😂

[Matthew Le God]

9 minutes ago, CSA96 said:

In any case, as ChrisPY pointed out, I mentioned he was the source and the SaintsExtra's post name checked him and tagged his profile anyway

Being able to read the source material is better than just knowing the guy's X username.

[ChrisPY]

Just now, Matthew Le God said:

That's like saying the name of the river is the source, and not where the actual river starts.

That’s like you not understanding that ‘source’ has different meanings when it comes to where information has come from and where a river has started.

[CSA96]

1 minute ago, Matthew Le God said:

Being able to read the source material is better than just knowing the guy's X username.

This might shock you MLG but I can't read the Japanese source material because it is in Japanese...

[Pierre2]

If we're still looking for a holding midfield player Oussama Targhalline might be wordt a punt. Probably to expensive for us...

 

[Holmes_and_Watson]

7 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said:

That's like saying the name of the river is the source, and not where the actual river starts.

Another transfer window nears it's end. Another chance for MLG to desperately try to be relevant while repeating the core information already posted by others.

I remember the time you were desperate to post first. You were repeatedly beaten to it. Then claimed that your sources were different/had greater validity/were the true source. As you continued to get pipped to the post, you went off in a passive aggressive sulk.

That was years ago, and you've not changed a bit.

[goodymatt]

The Birmingham Mail reporter seems to suggest they are progressing with Ordonez due to our valuation of THB. It would be interesting to see if they do try for both, especially with the loan an obligation for Ordonez leaving funds available.

From a Saints perspective it would be great it a move doesn’t materialise for him but fail to go up and it will be a big problem as his value next summer will be much less.

[Saint_lambden]

25 minutes ago, revolution saint said:

I guess maybe it could be quibbling over wages or playing time? Does seem strange to go back in after a refusal (if that’s what has happened)

As I said on here a couple of weeks ago, Solak tried to persuade him Serb to Serb but sounds like that hasn't been successful. 

[CB Fry]

5 hours ago, Matthew Le God said:

Taking things out of context (again). Overlooking the words 'if', 'should' (as in should in my opinion not that they definitely will) and 'could' in that post. I didn't say they would be sold, some may go on loan.

My favourite MLG technique is the denial that he never said something or it is taken out of context etc etc etc when all I do is quote your exact post as written.

Never ever change.

[Chez]

1 minute ago, Pierre2 said:

If we're still looking for a holding midfield player Oussama Targhalline might be wordt a punt. Probably to expensive for us...

 

A big yes from me. He looks a good footballer.

Earlier on this thread I was describing the need for another Jander type that 'loves' the ball. Not a one touch passer, a guy that holds onto it that little bit longer, giving everyone one an extra second or three to get into space.

 

Not sure we are looking for a holding midfield payer? But is he one anyway?

With Bragg and Downes more deep lying, I think maybe a midfielder that gets up and down is probably preferable, although I'd hope the criteria is simply "a bloody good footballer"

[goodymatt]

Just now, Saint_lambden said:

As I said on here a couple of weeks ago, Solak tried to persuade him Serb to Serb but sounds like that hasn't been successful. 

Shame, his form pre-Lazio was encouraging and the profile is the type we are missing. I wonder if there’s another option we are exploring.

[goodymatt]

 

[Holmes_and_Watson]

4 minutes ago, CB Fry said:

My favourite MLG technique is the denial that he never said something or it is taken out of context etc etc etc when all I do is quote your exact post as written.

Never ever change.

With the extra MLG bonus of him editing the original post. That one of his gained an extra couple of sentences, since the original response to it.

@Matthew Le God no, really, really change.

[Chez]

4 minutes ago, goodymatt said:

Shame, his form pre-Lazio was encouraging and the profile is the type we are missing. I wonder if there’s another option we are exploring.

I wonder if these discussions are from well in the past. A bit like last summer, where negotiations for Spertsyan ended but the stories continued long afterwards. Maybe they actually proceeded the Mubama deal.

[Chez]

2 minutes ago, goodymatt said:

I think every man and his dog knew Derby would try to get BBD back. I wonder who will blink first. 

[goodymatt]

It’s good to finally see a bit of noise around potential departures of unwanted players:

Ramsdale - interest in ‘Europe’

BBD - Derby

Sugawara - Celtic, Werder Bremen and ‘other Bundesliga clubs’, PSV and ‘Italian clubs’

Archer - WBA and Wrexham

Downs - MLS

Quarshie - Paderborn

Bazunu - Celtic and Dinamo Zagreb

The key will be whether or not we can shift permanently or if it will be loans. 

Edited 4 hours ago by goodymatt

[St. Ciervo]

25 minutes ago, goodymatt said:

The Birmingham Mail reporter seems to suggest they are progressing with Ordonez due to our valuation of THB. It would be interesting to see if they do try for both, especially with the loan an obligation for Ordonez leaving funds available.

From a Saints perspective it would be great it a move doesn’t materialise for him but fail to go up and it will be a big problem as his value next summer will be much less.

I definitely think they try to do both. Ordonez is out at least 2 months with possible setbacks looming. They looked dog s*** in week 1; they cannot survive a 2 month wait for a good centre back. The hole will be too deep. 

Edited 4 hours ago by St. Ciervo

[Chez]

2 minutes ago, goodymatt said:

It’s good to finally see a bit of noise around potential departures of unwanted players:

Ramsdale - interest in ‘Europe’

BBD - Derby

Sugawara - Celtic, Werder Bremen and ‘other Bundesliga clubs’, PSV and ‘Italian clubs’

Archer - WBA and Wrexham

Downes - MLS

Quarshie - Paderborn

Bazunu - Celtic and Dinamo Zagreb

The key will be whether or not we can shift permanently or if it will be loans. 

Not sure if it makes any difference at all how long they have left, but if you don't want a player, having to loan them out for another three seasons is not going to be ideal.

Ramsdale 2028
BBD 2028
Sugawara 2028
Archer 2028
Downs 2029
Quarshie 2029
Bazunu 2027

I suspect we have been holding out for a fee for all of them, but with a week to go you start to accept that isn't going to happen and you start to consider loan offers.

[UpweySaint]

25 minutes ago, goodymatt said:

The Birmingham Mail reporter seems to suggest they are progressing with Ordonez due to our valuation of THB. It would be interesting to see if they do try for both, especially with the loan an obligation for Ordonez leaving funds available.

From a Saints perspective it would be great it a move doesn’t materialise for him but fail to go up and it will be a big problem as his value next summer will be much less.

I agree his value will drop next summer but I wonder how much by in the event we don’t go up? If Villa’s first offer was £18mil I could still see a prem side paying £15mil next season.

My hope is THB respects that the club are holding a reasonable value and it’s up to Villa to meet it. 

[Chez]

4 minutes ago, St. Ciervo said:

I definitely think they try to do both. Ordonez is out at least 2 months with possible setbacks looming. They looked dog s*** in week 1; they cannot survive a 2 month wait for a good centre back. The hole will be too deep. 

he broke it on July 1st. AI says it usually takes three months before you can play again, so it might only be a month. How long before fully match fit is another thing.  

[goodymatt]

3 minutes ago, UpweySaint said:

I agree his value will drop next summer but I wonder how much by in the event we don’t go up? If Villa’s first offer was £18mil I could still see a prem side paying £15mil next season.

My hope is THB respects that the club are holding a reasonable value and it’s up to Villa to meet it. 

We aren’t being unreasonable asking for £25m with add ons up to £30m, in this market. He was bought for £20m plus you’d assume we paid a loan fee for the first season. Since then played for England and scored, has some (questionable) PL experience but has developed into a better player with potential still to realise.

I hope you’re right and THB understands we aren’t blocking his move for a silly fee but he’s very likely to be fuming if this doesn’t go through. From CL football to sticking in the championship. The players motivation will be a concern if he stays. Of course as a Saints fan, you want him to stay and help get us up.

[UpweySaint]

1 minute ago, goodymatt said:

We aren’t being unreasonable asking for £25m with add ons up to £30m, in this market. He was bought for £20m plus you’d assume we paid a loan fee for the first season. Since then played for England and scored, has some (questionable) PL experience but has developed into a better player with potential still to realise.

I hope you’re right and THB understands we aren’t blocking his move for a silly fee but he’s very likely to be fuming if this doesn’t go through. From CL football to sticking in the championship. The players motivation will be a concern if he stays. Of course as a Saints fan, you want him to stay and help get us up.

Very much this. When you see the fees banded about now and combine that with knowing how much Villa have recouped in sales this summer the reported offer is derisory. 
 

I agree THB would probably be gutted not to make the move. It’s a fantastic step up for him and there is an opportunity to establish himself as a first choice centre back for a prem side playing champions league football under a top coach. Hopefully if Villa can’t make a sensible offer he’ll grumble but get on with the job at hand. I think he could be fairly confident that after next summer he will be in the prem either with us or somebody else as we won’t be able to let him leave on a free if we don’t go up (I think!)