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Sometimes you need to sign a player in part to stop him signing for your rivals. Bats.

If we are, all is forgiven

Still, the upside is that Ings won't play on Saturday and score the obvious written-in-the-stars goal against us. I hope.

Ings and Wood are reasons why both West Ham and Forest will finish above us. Really think our management is a bit dim.

He absolutely loves claret and blue

Steve Twigley…

🚨 Southampton want to sign Lyon striker Karl Toko-Ekambi (30) – the French side would demand at least €4million for the Cameroon international #saintsfc @FabriceHawkins no brainer

Something quite poetic about a Wood going to a Forest. Matt Oakley would have been good there too.

Feels a very sensible signing, this. Hope we get it done. Fills a big Oriel hole

I think if Lavia went to Chelsea he'd start quite a few games

what are we looking at? A flight from where, meaning what?

I hope not, but if there is a £50m offer or above I certainly think our owners will look at it seriously

Still a bit worried that if a big offer comes in for Lavia he'll go this window. If it hasn't already.

Not sure I follow. Don't they own Broja?

Lavia sweetener 😉

brilliant if not a Lavia replacement.

Certainly beyond when we play them, that's for sure

Che Adams on missed chances: “I’m just not getting the right connection at the right time, so that’s what I would like to work on. Having that cool mind in front of goal, really relaxing & blocking out any outside noise.” #saintsfc [echo] “also, not being shit”

Just a reminder that Nathan Jones has won one Premier League game. But yes. Pinch of salt.

dearie me

Perhaps the search is for a striker who fits the bill financially first, and then has the ability to make a contribution in the Championship, which is still a big possibility

He will be fronting a hospital-based, fly-on-the-wall show called 'Ings under the scanner'

Can't see Ings wanting to come back. Too much for the ego. Would be good, but think we should probably invest more time in the Hull chappie - probably more efficient use of energy and less chance of disappointment. We are a 'Wolves or an Everton', after all. Perhaps Liverpool might offer him a lifeline... (joking)

Surprised Everton not in for him. Toffees after Moffi seems made in heaven

I think he could work. Has the physicality we need. And can score.