Summer transfer/exodus window 2026

[St Chalet]

27 minutes ago, Turkish said:

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?

Yes, except Charles has one more year, and then an option 27-28

 

[Saint Mikey]

4 minutes ago, St Chalet said:

Yes, except Charles has one more year, and then an option 27-28

 

I'm guessing we are in contract discussions with Charles and that's why we haven't triggered the additional year. If he doesn't sign a new deal or we get concrete interest and he says he wants to leave, we'll trigger it and get more value from the transfer fee.

[SNSUN]

6 minutes ago, LaptopSaint said:

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. 

This for me - trying to replace him with someone of similar quality would be a massive task and though Wood played a lot of games last season and Quarshie has potential, we do need to replace him when he goes because Wood is not of the same quality and Quarshie needs more time. Jack is no spring chicken either, rebuilding the CB positions for the long term this summer would be prudent.

[Saint Fan CaM]

13 minutes ago, LaptopSaint said:

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. 

It’s made me realise that there’s been no comment from our two CB Captains following spygate - THB and Cap’n Jack. Possibly for the best, although Scienza and Matsuki managed to get some words out.

[LordHester]

Interesting that Larin, a loan player whose contract is up, is in this post; but not Sugawara, who still has two years left on his contract.

40 minutes ago, Saint Scott 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

 

[Dman]

18 minutes ago, St Chalet said:

Yes, except Charles has one more year, and then an option 27-28

 

Can they reject the option or is it 10% in our court?

[Pamplemousse]

4 minutes ago, Saint Fan CaM said:

It’s made me realise that there’s been no comment from our two CB Captains following spygate - THB and Cap’n Jack. Possibly for the best, although Scienza and Matsuki managed to get some words out.

THB's instagram story after the play-off final was enough for me.

[Saint Fan CaM]

3 minutes ago, Pamplemousse said:

THB's instagram story after the play-off final was enough for me.

Not sure if I saw that (don’t use Insta-bollox). Was it positive or negative?

[samhammond]

14 minutes ago, Saint Fan CaM said:

It’s made me realise that there’s been no comment from our two CB Captains following spygate - THB and Cap’n Jack. Possibly for the best, although Scienza and Matsuki managed to get some words out.

You seem to be forgetting THB's fairly long and detailed Instagram post...

https://www.instagram.com/p/DYm4dD4ocfb/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Stephens has no presence on social media so wouldn't really have expected anything from him.

[Saint Fan CaM]

1 minute ago, samhammond said:

You seem to be forgetting THB's fairly long and detailed Instagram post...

https://www.instagram.com/p/DYm4dD4ocfb/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Stephens has no presence on social media so wouldn't really have expected anything from him.

Ah fair enough, although I was thinking more about a comment on the Saints OS. That said, perhaps they were advised not to say more. Interesting that THB makes the point that the players knew nothing - I do wonder if they’re that closeted.

[Eire Saint]

My order of preference was

1. Sign Peretz

2. Retain Jander

3. Retain Scienza

4. Retain THB

5. Retain Charles

If we do manage to sign Peretz, that'll be a massive boost. He was outstanding, best keeper we've had in a long time.

Not too concerned about Larin, was good at times, frustrating a bit too though. 

 

 

[BERMUDASAINT]

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/everton-track-southampton-star-shea-charles/

If Everton want Shea, they will need more than dibbling monies!! Shea has proved on the field he has far more about him than Dibs. A full international, strength and size to be a robust player in PL, has a calmness and composure and assist and goals...fking awsome, worldie GOALS!!!

So 50m or fk off dug-out boys, you set the precident!

[Marsdinho]

If we are going to own Spygate properly, and want to build a siege mentality; then a move for 40 year old free agent Sergio Ramos would be interesting.

Get him quickly up to date with what's happened over the last few weeks, and make him captain!

Let the shithousery begin!

[BERMUDASAINT]

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/the-top-10-most-valuable-efl-league-one-players-in-202627/

Talking about our summer exedous.......Thank you Leicester, you remind me how shite things can  really get!!

Any worth nibbling on in that lot?

[Doctoroncall]

5 minutes ago, BERMUDASAINT said:

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/the-top-10-most-valuable-efl-league-one-players-in-202627/

Talking about our summer exedous.......Thank you Leicester, you remind me how shite things can  really get!!

Any worth nibbling on in that lot?

No. Page is the only one of interest but is too young to make an impact when we have Bragg. 

[revolution saint]

30 minutes ago, BERMUDASAINT said:

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/everton-track-southampton-star-shea-charles/

If Everton want Shea, they will need more than dibbling monies!! Shea has proved on the field he has far more about him than Dibs. A full international, strength and size to be a robust player in PL, has a calmness and composure and assist and goals...fking awsome, worldie GOALS!!!

So 50m or fk off dug-out boys, you set the precident!

We ain't getting anywhere near 50M for Charles.  I'm not sure if it's only 1 or 2 years left on his contract but he's unproven at PL level and wasn't even a guaranteed starter for us throughout our unbeaten run.  I reckon around the 20M mark. 

[Chez]

15 hours ago, richardc said:

Yukinari Sugawara’s loan spell in Germany with SV Werder Bremen was a massive success, establishing him as a crucial piece of their backline for the 2025–26 season.

Unlike Damion Downs' quieter stint, Sugawara got a tremendous amount of game time and consistency. Here is how his season shook out:

An Undisputed Starter: He was an absolute mainstay at right-back, racking up 31 Bundesliga appearances (starting 29 of them) and playing well over 2,400 minutes.

The Creative Threat: While he didn't manage to get on the scoresheet himself (0 goals), his attacking output from the flank was highly productive. He provided 6 assists over the course of the season, frequently turning into one of Bremen’s best outlets for creating chances.

A Dramatic Finish: The only real blemish on a stellar campaign came right at the very end. In a match against Hoffenheim on May 9, he picked up a straight red card just 4 minutes into the game, which left him suspended for the final match of the season against Borussia Dortmund.

Overall, he was highly rated throughout the year (averaging a solid 6.8 FotMob rating). His loan agreement from Southampton includes an option to buy, and given how vital he was to Bremen's system this season, the German club has a big decision to make before he is technically scheduled to head back to England in July.

Chat begs to differ

Great. Hopefully that means they sign him because IMO he's shite. Our problem (and most clubs to be fair) is when a player doesn't work out, they are very difficult to shift. I'd happy see him go, along with Roerslev, who I never fancied. There are quality players out there - you just need a space in the squad (and available wages) to get the chance to bring them in. 

[Chez]

1 hour ago, BERMUDASAINT said:

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/the-top-10-most-valuable-efl-league-one-players-in-202627/

Talking about our summer exedous.......Thank you Leicester, you remind me how shite things can  really get!!

Any worth nibbling on in that lot?

I've posted about him several times, Olabade Aluko is the guy I'd go for.

[LaptopSaint]

I mean Fatawu for sure. 

[Polaroid Saint]

3 hours ago, SNSUN said:

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.

Anyone at Werder we would want in a swap deal?

[Saint86]

2 hours ago, Saint Fan CaM said:

It’s made me realise that there’s been no comment from our two CB Captains following spygate - THB and Cap’n Jack. Possibly for the best, although Scienza and Matsuki managed to get some words out.

Wasn't THB the first player to comment?

[Saint86]

22 minutes ago, LaptopSaint said:

I mean Fatawu for sure. 

He is quality, but i doubt we'll have the money to pay what they'd ask for.