Unbelievable Jeff Posted 4 June, 2015 Posted 4 June, 2015 He is below fernando and Fernandinho in the pecking order then. Hardly a vote of great confidence He will play in central midfield (when not being played CB, Wing Back, Winger by rodgers) with Henderson......wow Or he's more valuable in other positions to City as the replacements aren't as good in those positions..?
Bewildered Posted 4 June, 2015 Posted 4 June, 2015 http://www.thetottenhamway.com/2015/06/04/spurs-target-in-contact-with-eric-dier-says-premier-league-move-a-dream/ Adrien Silva, one of Sporting Lisbon's CMs claims Saints and Spurs are interested in him.
grezz Posted 4 June, 2015 Posted 4 June, 2015 We're being linked to Danish International CB Simon Kjær in L'Equipe: http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Lille-simon-kjaer-attend-de-meilleures-offres/563989 A strong, battling defender, his career outside Denmark started quite well at Palermo, but a move to Wolfsburg exposed some of his shortcomings. His loan move to AS Roma was also unhappy following a string of costly errors. At OSC Lille however, he has been immense and part of one of the tightest defenses in Europe. Ready for the PL? I have no idea. He could end up as either Saints-Lovren or Liverpool-Lovren! I've seen a fair bit of SK and I'd see him as a step back for us. He loves the Hollywood pass to the opposition but keeps on trying for the 1 in 10 that comes off. Not the quickest, not the smartest, average strength for a centre half but I wouldn't say he's bad either. He's just not what we want if we want to progress in my opinion.
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 4 June, 2015 Posted 4 June, 2015 I've seen a fair bit of SK and I'd see him as a step back for us. He loves the Hollywood pass to the opposition but keeps on trying for the 1 in 10 that comes off. Not the quickest, not the smartest, average strength for a centre half but I wouldn't say he's bad either. He's just not what we want if we want to progress in my opinion. He used to be very good but has dropped off over the past 3 or 4 years. As an aside, Davide Astori has been brilliant this year for Roma, and I believe he is on loan from Cagliari. May be worth another look.
stevy777_x Posted 4 June, 2015 Posted 4 June, 2015 I've seen a fair bit of SK and I'd see him as a step back for us. He loves the Hollywood pass to the opposition but keeps on trying for the 1 in 10 that comes off. Not the quickest, not the smartest, average strength for a centre half but I wouldn't say he's bad either. He's just not what we want if we want to progress in my opinion. We should keep well away from this Guy. A défo Step back
SuperSAINT Posted 4 June, 2015 Posted 4 June, 2015 He used to be very good but has dropped off over the past 3 or 4 years. As an aside, Davide Astori has been brilliant this year for Roma, and I believe he is on loan from Cagliari. May be worth another look. Wouldn't be a HCDAJFU Summer thread without one of Kjaer or Astori getting a mention
Verbal Kint Posted 4 June, 2015 Posted 4 June, 2015 So what? I'm not saying he is the best CM in the league. In central midfield though, he'd get in any team in the league apart from City and Chelsea. And he is significantly better than Jack Cork. It looks to me you're jumping on the well peddled 'other clueless football fans fink he's rubbish so I'm going to regurgitate that' opinion without recognising how good/useful he is. And i'm not saying he isn't a useful player, i'm saying a 'useful' player isn't worth 150k+ a week
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 4 June, 2015 Posted 4 June, 2015 And i'm not saying he isn't a useful player, i'm saying a 'useful' player isn't worth 150k+ a week He's much better than a 'useful' player though. You're selling him well short. A useful player is an average player in my mind.
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 4 June, 2015 Posted 4 June, 2015 I'd rather have Cork in front of the back four but Milner is clearly the better footballer. Is he 200k a week good in central midfield? I don't think so personally.
Redslo Posted 4 June, 2015 Posted 4 June, 2015 I'd rather have Cork in front of the back four but Milner is clearly the better footballer. Is he 200k a week good in central midfield? I don't think so personally. Remember, that is 200K a week with no transfer fee.
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 4 June, 2015 Posted 4 June, 2015 Remember, that is 200K a week with no transfer fee. Yep - so you could slice it and see it as a £10m transfer fee and £150k a week for four years, or a £20m transfer fee and £100k a week etc. Either way, it's £40m assigned for Milner to play in central midfield for the next four years until he is 33. Not convinced.
Convict Colony Posted 4 June, 2015 Posted 4 June, 2015 Remember, that is 200K a week with no transfer fee. The problem with that is perception, the rest of the team don't care they just see a bloke who is potentially worse than them being paid f*ck loads. If that 150k + is true then Rodgers is gonna have a lot of people coming to him.
jasoneuelllfanclub Posted 4 June, 2015 Posted 4 June, 2015 In for Charlie Austin according to Gaurdian http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jun/04/southampton-charlie-austin-qpr?CMP=share_btn_tw
Donatello Posted 4 June, 2015 Posted 4 June, 2015 A reported £200k a week (including signing on fee) and he'll play centrally. I think he's a decent player but I don't think he's going to make a difference for them getting into the Top 4. And £200k a week...but they won't give Sterling £150k a week. A bit silly. Where has it been reported that he's going to be earning £200,000 pw? I've not seen that anywhere :S
Dark Munster Posted 4 June, 2015 Posted 4 June, 2015 In for Charlie Austin according to Gaurdian http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jun/04/southampton-charlie-austin-qpr?CMP=share_btn_tw I would love it if we could sign Austin, love it. Then replace Morgan and Toby with someone decent, sign a quality GK, and re-sign Nathan. Summer sorted.
Saint Charlie Posted 5 June, 2015 Posted 5 June, 2015 http://www.insidefutbol.com/2015/06/05/tottenham-hotspur-and-southampton-tussle-for-sven-van-beek/212728/ This guy is class.
SuperSAINT Posted 5 June, 2015 Posted 5 June, 2015 Fair play if Stoke land Konoplyanka http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/stoke-city/11653958/Stoke-City-make-3.5m-bid-for-Sporting-Lisbon-defender-Cedric-Soares-and-eye-Yehven-Konoplyanka-deal.html
Wade Garrett Posted 5 June, 2015 Posted 5 June, 2015 This might polarise opinion, but I reckon Mark Noble would be a good signing. Always thought how under-rated he is.
Saint Charlie Posted 5 June, 2015 Posted 5 June, 2015 This might polarise opinion, but I reckon Mark Noble would be a good signing. Always thought how under-rated he is. Decent player and would be good in our team. But very very unlikely he would leave West Ham for Saints. He is a Hammer through and through and they are just about to move to the Olympic Stadium.
S-Clarke Posted 5 June, 2015 Posted 5 June, 2015 Fair play if Stoke land Konoplyanka http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/stoke-city/11653958/Stoke-City-make-3.5m-bid-for-Sporting-Lisbon-defender-Cedric-Soares-and-eye-Yehven-Konoplyanka-deal.html A big outlay for a club like stoke, but I guess if they factor in that he has no transfer fee, they can probably spend the £10/15m fee on his wages instead. Will be interesting to see how he does.
S-Clarke Posted 5 June, 2015 Posted 5 June, 2015 http://www.insidefutbol.com/2015/06/05/tottenham-hotspur-and-southampton-tussle-for-sven-van-beek/212728/ This guy is class. Top prospect. We're going to become Feyernord II sooner rather than later.
SuperSAINT Posted 5 June, 2015 Posted 5 June, 2015 Sunderland's shopping list sounds similar to ours... http://www.insidefutbol.com/2015/06/05/****-advocaat-makes-virgil-van-dijk-and-jordy-clasie-priority-signings/212698/
Wade Garrett Posted 5 June, 2015 Posted 5 June, 2015 Decent player and would be good in our team. But very very unlikely he would leave West Ham for Saints. He is a Hammer through and through and they are just about to move to the Olympic Stadium. Big Sam did drop him last season. West Ham might be tempted to cash in.
Saint Charlie Posted 5 June, 2015 Posted 5 June, 2015 Stefano Okaka being strongly linked in Italian press. Sampdoria Chairman in England this weekend to hold talks about Okaka and Eder and Saints believed to be the team closest to getting the former and maybe West Ham or Sunderland the latter.
SuperSAINT Posted 5 June, 2015 Posted 5 June, 2015 Stefano Okaka being strongly linked in Italian press. Sampdoria Chairman in England this weekend to hold talks about Okaka and Eder and Saints believed to be the team closest to getting the former and maybe West Ham or Sunderland the latter. Don't know much about either. Quick wiki check shows Okaka far from prolific.
S-Clarke Posted 5 June, 2015 Posted 5 June, 2015 Okaka was a huge flop at Fulham, spent about 6 months on loan a few seasons back. Had a big reputation as a youngster, but never seemed to go anywhere. Very tall and powerful though, so maybe seen as a Pelle alternative.
beavis17 Posted 5 June, 2015 Posted 5 June, 2015 Stefano Okaka being strongly linked in Italian press. Sampdoria Chairman in England this weekend to hold talks about Okaka and Eder and Saints believed to be the team closest to getting the former and maybe West Ham or Sunderland the latter. http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2015/06/05/report-sampdoria-president-heading-to-london-to-complete-deals-f/?
SuperSAINT Posted 5 June, 2015 Posted 5 June, 2015 Okaka was a huge flop at Fulham, spent about 6 months on loan a few seasons back. Had a big reputation as a youngster, but never seemed to go anywhere. Very tall and powerful though, so maybe seen as a Pelle alternative. Let's hope we get Austin instead. http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2015/06/05/report-sampdoria-president-heading-to-london-to-complete-deals-f/? Wonder if we can sneak Osvaldo into his suitcase without him knowing?
S-Clarke Posted 5 June, 2015 Posted 5 June, 2015 Let's hope we get Austin instead. Maybe we're being greedy and are getting both. Cause if you think about it, in terms of out and out strikers....we have 1! Long, Jay, Mane etc are more supporting forwards.
JxgrSaint Posted 5 June, 2015 Posted 5 June, 2015 http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2015/06/05/report-sampdoria-president-heading-to-london-to-complete-deals-f/? "The 25-year-old forward scored four goals and registered two assists this season, impressing heavily in his 34 appearances" A forward scoring 4 and assisting 2 is not heavily impressing me tbh...
SuperSAINT Posted 5 June, 2015 Posted 5 June, 2015 Maybe we're being greedy and are getting both. Cause if you think about it, in terms of out and out strikers....we have 1! Long, Jay, Mane etc are more supporting forwards. This is true, this is why I'm so keen on the Austin deal because with europe as well, we are definitely going to switch people around. I always hoped Sam Gallagher would step up next year to compete & be 3rd choice. Signing a Okaka might scupper that. Lets be honest though, that Sampdoria chap could be meeting anyone - Watford probably in for him.
Bewildered Posted 5 June, 2015 Posted 5 June, 2015 Let's hope we get Austin instead. Wonder if we can sneak Osvaldo into his suitcase without him knowing? Indeed. I would think that Okaka is one of the back up options should we fail to land our top priority transfer targets in the position, which at the moment appears to be Charlie Austin.
the saint in winchester Posted 5 June, 2015 Posted 5 June, 2015 16:58 SPURS AND SAINTS CHASE SILVA Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton are both interested in Sporting Lisbon midfielder Adrien Silva, according to The Sun. The 26-year-old Portugal international is believed to be looking for a move to the Premier League in the summer transfer window. He said: "The English league is very attractive. With the level it has, whether it’s the first team or the last team, there are beautiful matches. It’s a player’s dream."
Dark Munster Posted 5 June, 2015 Posted 5 June, 2015 "The English league is very rich. With the level of money it has, whether it’s the first team or the last team, there are beautiful wages. It’s a player’s dream."
krissyboy31 Posted 5 June, 2015 Posted 5 June, 2015 "The English league is very rich. With the level of money it has, whether it’s the first team or the last team, there are beautiful wages. It’s a player’s dream." Yeh, makes you proud to be a football supporter, doesn't it!
Shance Posted 5 June, 2015 Posted 5 June, 2015 Been very naughty. Lol No seriously. It looks like he's coming our way.
S-Clarke Posted 5 June, 2015 Posted 5 June, 2015 Been very naughty. Lol No seriously. It looks like he's coming our way. Where is this from by the way?
SuperSAINT Posted 5 June, 2015 Posted 5 June, 2015 Where is this from by the way? We need an audit of ITK credentials for Shance.
Shance Posted 5 June, 2015 Posted 5 June, 2015 Where is this from by the way? My hamster is a season ticket holder and he's mates with the kitman.
Bewildered Posted 5 June, 2015 Posted 5 June, 2015 Di Marzio now reporting Sampdoria's President and Okaka's agent will meet with club officials tomorrow to try and do a deal for Stefano Okaka.
cellone Posted 5 June, 2015 Posted 5 June, 2015 My hamster is a season ticket holder and he's mates with the kitman. With this kind of link to the club if your ITK turns out to be bollacks then you will become No Shance.
JxgrSaint Posted 6 June, 2015 Posted 6 June, 2015 Okaka's goalscoring stats look pretty bloody dire (http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stefano_Okaka). Whilst I understand a striker is more than JUST goals (Shane Long), do we really need 2 low scoring strikers? My Italian friend thinks he's gash too, for what that's worth...
baggytrousers Posted 6 June, 2015 Posted 6 June, 2015 An interesting article (http://thinkfootball.co.uk/what-next-for-southampton/) which sums up Saints current situation and priorities for the transfer window nicely. Makes some interesting suggestions for who we need to buy. Not sure I agree with them all in terms of personnel but I think the positions are right. Personally, I think we'll get Stekelenburg, Clasie, Vilhenna and Ings as well as signing Toby on a permanent deal with Morgan leaving.
Bewildered Posted 6 June, 2015 Posted 6 June, 2015 http://sportwitness.ning.com/forum/topics/southampton-to-seal-10m-deal-for-portugal-international-in-coming Close to agreeing a 10m euro deal for Andre Almeida of Benfica. Can play LB/RB/DM so could prove a useful utility player.
Saint_clark Posted 6 June, 2015 Posted 6 June, 2015 Ings has all but signed for Liverpool I think, i'd prefer Austin anyway.
Sour Mash Posted 6 June, 2015 Posted 6 June, 2015 Okaka's goalscoring stats look pretty bloody dire (http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stefano_Okaka). Whilst I understand a striker is more than JUST goals (Shane Long), do we really need 2 low scoring strikers? My Italian friend thinks he's gash too, for what that's worth... He looks s***e. Can't see any reason whatsoever for us buying him.
Batman Posted 6 June, 2015 Posted 6 June, 2015 He looks s***e. Can't see any reason whatsoever for us buying him. 33 goals in 10 years at a club level. Ada forward to. Deffo give a wide berth
Batman Posted 6 June, 2015 Posted 6 June, 2015 http://sportwitness.ning.com/forum/topics/southampton-to-seal-10m-deal-for-portugal-international-in-coming Close to agreeing a 10m euro deal for Andre Almeida of Benfica. Can play LB/RB/DM so could prove a useful utility player. Morgan replacement maybe?
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