Summer transfer/exodus window 2026

[sockeye]

14 minutes ago, SNSUN said:

we cannot have Baz as a second choice

I expect we will try to sell Bazunu. He has 1 year left on his deal and has been loaned out due to being not good enough twice now, so I imagine he's keen for a fresh start.

[Cuddles]

32 minutes ago, CSA96 said:

 

[Willo of Whiteley]

39 minutes ago, CSA96 said:

 

“We now go live to our correspondents in the north east to see what their opinion is on this…”

😂

[Pilchards]

He deserves his own song for when he signs on the dotted line.

[Mboto Gorge]

2 minutes ago, Willo of Whiteley said:

“We now go live to our correspondents in the north east to see what their opinion is on this…”

😂

All joking aside, their sense of entitlement as a club as a whole and wanting to be judge and jury over the entire future of our club, is on a scale I never even knew existed. 

[Whitey Grandad]

One down. Now let's get the rest of the ducks in a row. 

[SylvianSylvian]

If we can get Peretz over the line, this is massive. If he signs then hopefully Larin, Stewart, etc could follow. In Tonda we trust! 

[Cuddles]

4 minutes ago, Mboto Gorge said:

All joking aside, their sense of entitlement as a club as a whole and wanting to be judge and jury over the entire future of our club, is on a scale I never even knew existed. 

That's a long way of writing "They're a whiny bunch of twats"

[hugh]

2 minutes ago, Cuddles said:

That's a long way of writing "They're a whiny bunch of twats"

That’s a long way of writing “They’re twats"

[Pwoite]

With the changes to how clubs can spend and manage losses, the fact we only have one more parachute payment, P&Os announcement, and the departure of several high earners, I do wonder whether Dragan might be prepared to financially gamble in an all or nothing approach to promotion.

Whilst we might not be able to stop some departures, might the incentives to stay and chase promotion be dangled in front of key players. After all, the financial risk of not going up is so significant that failure next season will mean massive cutbacks and a potentially prolonged period in tier two.

The alternative of gambling that bit extra to get promotion might actually be pretty good odds. If I’m right, this summer could be another rollercoaster.

[SylvianSylvian]

I think it’s worth reflecting on just how much Tonda improved so many of the squad. THB, Downes, Manning, Archer looked so re-energised and started playing to their potential…. Could Tonda get a tune out of some of our unwanted loanees… I wouldn’t put it past him. There’s more to the likes of Diaz and Downs than we’ve seen….

[Osvaldorama]

3 minutes ago, SylvianSylvian said:

I think it’s worth reflecting on just how much Tonda improved so many of the squad. THB, Downes, Manning, Archer looked so re-energised and started playing to their potential…. Could Tonda get a tune out of some of our unwanted loanees… I wouldn’t put it past him. There’s more to the likes of Diaz and Downs than we’ve seen….

There really isn’t. He’s an amazing manager but he can’t perform miracles. 
 

Would be absolutely unreal if Peretz signs. Hope it’s true 

[SylvianSylvian]

True, but no doubt these players would look better under Tonda than Still or Martin. Diaz has banged in goals for Chile…. Yet he looked like a Sunday league pub player at Saints…. 

[Jack]

40 minutes ago, Harry_SFC said:

I can't see a world in which THB stays. We will have to sell at least two key players I'd imagine. THB and Jander would be my guesses. Also Charles if he doesn't want to sign a new deal. I think Scienza might stay though. 

I’m sure he’d be open to a move, but who’s stumping up the £25m+ we’d want for him? We paid £20m for him so would want a return and he’s already been found out in the Prem once, though that can be partly mitigated by the Russell Martin experiment. He does get found out pace-wise at times. Not sure any of the promoted sides will be spending that much on CBs? 

[St Chalet]

Peretz, like Boruc turned around a season for us. If he signs then we are good to go. 

Am sure we will lose two out of THB, Leo, Charles and Jander to pay some bills, but we’ve recruited well (sans Downs) and have other options. 
 

Bree and Larin deals and Stewart option would be next priority. 

[Saint Fan CaM]

Top news about Peretz and indeed P&O this evening - hope we get Peretz over the line quickly. Feels like there’s an intent in the players, so maybe Dragan will use investment funds to keep our better players with us rather than sell…who knows?

[Harry_SFC]

6 hours ago, Pwoite said:

With the changes to how clubs can spend and manage losses, the fact we only have one more parachute payment, P&Os announcement, and the departure of several high earners, I do wonder whether Dragan might be prepared to financially gamble in an all or nothing approach to promotion.

Whilst we might not be able to stop some departures, might the incentives to stay and chase promotion be dangled in front of key players. After all, the financial risk of not going up is so significant that failure next season will mean massive cutbacks and a potentially prolonged period in tier two.

The alternative of gambling that bit extra to get promotion might actually be pretty good odds. If I’m right, this summer could be another rollercoaster.

Given what Solak said in his interview about seeing an exciting team you're probably right. 

[saintwbu]

We also sold Edwards and Armstrong in January, without buying anyone, so we have brought a little bit of money in already. With Ramsdale and Sugawara likely to bring in fees this summer, maybe the need to sell isn’t quite so severe as we think. Charles is the obvious sell, not a regular starter but still seemingly in demand, whilst THB being linked away back in January makes it feel like it’s inevitable he goes this summer. Jander is the one i’d most like to keep, but equally given all the suggestion of being homesick for months, it feels like he’s probably off back to Germany.

[AlexLaw76]

I would be stunned if we retain Scienza

[JohnnyShearer2.0]

Where has Jander being homesick come from?

Nobody in Germany is gonna shell out +20m for him.

[Turkish]

8 hours ago, SylvianSylvian said:

If we can get Peretz over the line, this is massive. If he signs then hopefully Larin, Stewart, etc could follow. In Tonda we trust! 

Him and Larin in plus Stewart and Bree extended would be a good start for sure. We’re going to need a complete overhaul of the glovesman department. Ramsdale probably off again, Long and McCarthy out of contact and hopefully we can get find some stupid enough to take Baz. So we need Peretz plus two more goal custodians in

[Willo of Whiteley]

His agent has been dropping it in the media for a few months, although Tomas said there was nothing in those reports.

1 minute ago, JohnnyShearer2.0 said:

Where has Jander being homesick come from?

Nobody in Germany is gonna shell out +20m for him.

 

[Dman]

18 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said:

I would be stunned if we retain Scienza

I can't see anyone paying the money for him. He's the wrong side of 25, unproven in the PL and he faded a bit towards the back-end of last season when people realised you had to stick 2 men on him at all times. 

Edited 3 hours ago by Dman

[Dman]

imo, Jander leaving will be the biggest loss and hardest to replace. He's brilliant in pretty much every department. 

If the best THB can get is West Ham, Cov or Hull, would he not be better of sticking around for another season!?

[AlexLaw76]

1 minute ago, Dman said:

I can't see anyone paying the money for him. He's the wrong side of £25, unproven in the PL and he faded a bit towards the back-end of last season when people realised you had to stick 2 men on him at all times. 

He is what, 27? Probably available  modest premier league fee

[UpweySaint]

26 minutes ago, Turkish said:

Him and Larin in plus Stewart and Bree extended would be a good start for sure. We’re going to need a complete overhaul of the glovesman department. Ramsdale probably off again, Long and McCarthy out of contact and hopefully we can get find some stupid enough to take Baz. So we need Peretz plus two more goal custodians in

It’s a lot lower down the pyramid but Ollie Wright had a decent loan in League 2 at Accrington - I’ve not seen him play but I wonder if that suggests he has enough about him to be part of the group here? Ideally with an experienced second choice.

[WinglessWonder]

8 hours ago, hugh said:

That’s a long way of writing “They’re twats"

That's a long way of writing twats...

[Turkish]

7 minutes ago, UpweySaint said:

It’s a lot lower down the pyramid but Ollie Wright had a decent loan in League 2 at Accrington - I’ve not seen him play but I wonder if that suggests he has enough about him to be part of the group here? Ideally with an experienced second choice.

Well we signed someone for £10m as our first choice in the premier league after a season on loan in league one so maybe he could even be first choice 😂

[Bob60]

I bet it's sign Peretz, Larin, extend Bree and Ross then hit is worth increased season ticket prices. 

Great start if it happens.

[Thripp87]

9 hours ago, Harry_SFC said:

I can't see a world in which THB stays. We will have to sell at least two key players I'd imagine. THB and Jander would be my guesses. Also Charles if he doesn't want to sign a new deal. I think Scienza might stay though. 

Yes, probably wishful thinking on THB on reflection.

We can also shift Ramsdale though if we can get this deal done, which hopefully will negate 1 or 2 others.

[pingpong]

49 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said:

He is what, 27? Probably available  modest premier league fee

28 in September, but for a dribbling style winger that is past peak. (Salah excepted)

[saintant]

9 hours ago, Cuddles said:

Not if 'Keith Harris' has anything to say about it. He'll want to make sure we're stuck with Bazunu as an extra punishmant.

[goodymatt]

Just now, pingpong said:

28 in September, but for a dribbling style winger that is past peak. (Salah excepted)

He’s entering his peak years, I do think there will be PL interest. I saw Leeds linked the other day.

[saintant]

1 hour ago, JohnnyShearer2.0 said:

Where has Jander being homesick come from?

Nobody in Germany is gonna shell out +20m for him.

Not sure but I heard the same.

[saintant]

1 hour ago, Turkish said:

Him and Larin in plus Stewart and Bree extended would be a good start for sure. We’re going to need a complete overhaul of the glovesman department. Ramsdale probably off again, Long and McCarthy out of contact and hopefully we can get find some stupid enough to take Baz. So we need Peretz plus two more goal custodians in

Let's hope Russboy lands a job in the summer 🙂

[saintant]

Daniel will claw back those deducted 4 points plus more on his own.

[trousers]

1 hour ago, AlexLaw76 said:

I would be stunned if we retain Scienza

I'm probably in a small minority here, but Scienza staying on would actually be one of the least surprising player outcomes this summer to me...

Call it naivety and/or wishful thinking, but I sense that he has developed an emotional bond with the club and fans over the last season and I get a feeling that, after an unusual career path, he's finally found his 'spiritual home' with us.

Yes, I know this "soft son-in-law sentimentality pony" won't get me on Ducky's Christmas card list this year, nor that of the other Saintsweb intelligentsia gang, but it's what I feel and I'm damn well going to express it on this here esteemed internet football forum... So there! Ner ner ner ner ner 🤪

Edited 2 hours ago by trousers

[Saint86]

If Saints have the money available within the PSR accounting period, there is merit to us getting deals done before June 30th. After that, the 3year rolling accounting windows no longer apply and we move to the new squad cost rules. Signing players before June 30th will mean that any transfer fee outlay this summer doesn't fall into next seasons, "squad cost" rules (i.e., 85% of revenue). Would be shrewd business to get a few deals in before the world cup... Doubly so for players like Larin or Peretz, as they're likely to be fairly key for us next season, and i suspect a lot of other clubs will be stuck waiting for the inevitable domino chain transfers to complete - which will push them after the world cup.

Similarly, unless we "need" the money now (for PSR balance reasons), there is bugger all point making sales this side of June 30th - but make them under next season's rules and it increases our squad spend allowance.

Could be interesting for teams like West Ham etc. as well.

The guardian posted an article on them in May this year. They recorded a loss of £104M in their last set out accounts, albeit they are carrying a profit of £57M for the year before that. Apparently they're expecting a £70M-80M loss last season though... so basically they're right on the cusp of breaching PSR and its very likely they'll see at least a couple of big sales in June... Which is good news for their promotion rivals, as they lose that income from next season's income / squad cost allowance.

Edited 1 hour ago by Saint86

[iansums]

21 minutes ago, trousers said:

I'm probably in a small minority here, but Scienza staying on would actually be one of the least surprising player outcomes this summer to me...

Call it naivety and/or wishful thinking, but I sense that he has developed an emotional bond with the club and fans over the last season and I get a feeling that, after an unusual career path, he's finally found his 'spiritual home' with us.

Yes, I know this "soft son-in-law sentimentality pony" won't get me on Ducky's Christmas card list this year, nor that of the other Saintsweb intelligentsia gang, but it's what I feel and I'm damn well going to express it on this here esteemed internet football forum... So there! Ner ner ner ner ner 🤪

Good for you Trousers, incredibly naive wishful thinking, but at least you got off that fence.

[sockeye]

Loan Scienza with an obligation to buy if we do not get promoted.  

[trousers]

[musesaint]

1 hour ago, trousers said:

I'm probably in a small minority here, but Scienza staying on would actually be one of the least surprising player outcomes this summer to me...

Call it naivety and/or wishful thinking, but I sense that he has developed an emotional bond with the club and fans over the last season and I get a feeling that, after an unusual career path, he's finally found his 'spiritual home' with us.

Yes, I know this "soft son-in-law sentimentality pony" won't get me on Ducky's Christmas card list this year, nor that of the other Saintsweb intelligentsia gang, but it's what I feel and I'm damn well going to express it on this here esteemed internet football forum... So there! Ner ner ner ner ner 🤪

I agree with this. Scienza leaving is not as nailed on as some people think. Much will depend on what happens with Tonda and the FA but if Tonda survives the FA enquiry it would not surprise me if Leo stays. 

[Greenridge]

11 hours ago, Cuddles said:

Is that Just For Men, Autumn Gold?

[St Chalet]

32 minutes ago, trousers said:

 

Get it done before they win the Golden Boot

[Turkish]

6 minutes ago, St Chalet said:

 

Get it done before they win the Golden Boot

If i've got this right we have a one year option on Stewart anyway so he isn't actually out of contract is he? We can just trigger the extra year, same with Charles?

[Saint Scott]

40 minutes ago, trousers said:

The first non Spygate (or Victor Udoh RIP) tweet since the 18th May. Drip feeding the Peretz news to Alfie and now this, we may be in for a postivie few days

[VectisSaint]

1 hour ago, trousers said:

I'm probably in a small minority here, but Scienza staying on would actually be one of the least surprising player outcomes this summer to me...

Call it naivety and/or wishful thinking, but I sense that he has developed an emotional bond with the club and fans over the last season and I get a feeling that, after an unusual career path, he's finally found his 'spiritual home' with us.

Yes, I know this "soft son-in-law sentimentality pony" won't get me on Ducky's Christmas card list this year, nor that of the other Saintsweb intelligentsia gang, but it's what I feel and I'm damn well going to express it on this here esteemed internet football forum... So there! Ner ner ner ner ner 🤪

I'll join you in the minority. I was reasonably certain before Spygate that Leo would stay whatever, maybe a few doubts now, but it seems to me that he feels he owes us a lot for plucking him from obscurity and is clearly not in the usual greedy pro mould. 

[SNSUN]

I was reading the Werder Bremen forum (yes I speak German, I just have to use Google Translate to do it 😁). Their fans really want Werder to take up their 6 million purchase option on Sugawara as he's been consistent but apparently they don't have the funds without selling someone. Their option to sign him is up at the end of the month. With Yuki at the WC it may benefit us if they don't take up their option if he has a decent tournament. I can't see him back at Saints, that's for sure.

[trousers]

18 minutes ago, Saint Scott said:

The first non Spygate (or Victor Udoh RIP) tweet since the 18th May.

Yep, I was going to comment on that too. Seems like we're (finally) back in 'business as usual' mode (from a social media perspective)

[LaptopSaint]

I really hope Jander stays because I love watching him. And Shea Charles’s goals provided some of the best moments of the season. But if we only lose one of them, I guess I can live with that and we give Cam Bragg more minutes as well as letting Spors unearth another gem. 
I actually think THB would be the biggest loss but is the most likely to go. Huge if he stays.