Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 24 June, 2015 Posted 24 June, 2015 Benassi is quite a talented little player. thought he stood out in the Italy game the other night against Portugla. We'll have a good look at him during the U21 match with England. I didn't ever think he was gettable though, as isn't he under some sort of co-ownership between Inter and another club? Can't see Inter letting him go. Scored against England tonight...
SuperSAINT Posted 24 June, 2015 Posted 24 June, 2015 Scored against England tonight... How did he play?
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 24 June, 2015 Posted 24 June, 2015 How did he play? He's looked good, but a leg amputee would tonight against our lot who have been terrible. I thought he was a defensive midfielder but Italy deployed him on the left of a midfield three and he has looked capable both defensively and going forward. A bit like Steven Davis. But this is the first time I've ever seen him play so he may normally play in a different position and have a different style.
itchen_dan Posted 24 June, 2015 Posted 24 June, 2015 How did he play? Been very impressive. Box to box, versatile, energetic. I'd pay £6m for him. Plenty of room for refinement but the quality is there.
S-Clarke Posted 24 June, 2015 Posted 24 June, 2015 He's a tidy player, always has been. Will be interesting to see if we push this through. Not sure how the co-ownership shenanigans will confuse things.
the saint in winchester Posted 24 June, 2015 Posted 24 June, 2015 Saints are tracking Italy u'21 Marco Benassi according to La Gazetta Dello Sport. He's a defensive midfielder. http://m.calciomercato.it/news/337065/calciomercato-inter-su-benassi-c-il-southampton.html Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk SIGN HIM UP!!!!! The next Gerrard! Offer whatever it takes, up to €15M.
sebastian firefly Posted 24 June, 2015 Posted 24 June, 2015 Agreed, we'd have a Gilbert and a Cedric in the team. All we'd need then is a Rupert.......................... no one ever needs a Rupert
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 25 June, 2015 Posted 25 June, 2015 Inter are close to finalising a deal for Marseille’s Giannelli Imbula. The deal would see the player join the Italians on a one-year loan for 1 million euros with an option to buy for 18 millions euros. Imbula, who has made seven appearances for France at U21 level and has been dubbed “the next Patrick Viera”, has been previously linked with Arsenal and Southampton. From Sky Sports. I have never seen him play and don't know what he will earn at Inter, but if he is as good as everyone says then isn't that deal a little on the low side?
beavis17 Posted 25 June, 2015 Posted 25 June, 2015 From Sky Sports. I have never seen him play and don't know what he will earn at Inter, but if he is as good as everyone says then isn't that deal a little on the low side? Are they buying him as well as Kondogbia?! Strange.
SuperSAINT Posted 25 June, 2015 Posted 25 June, 2015 Are they buying him as well as Kondogbia?! Strange. That's what I thought too.
hypochondriac Posted 25 June, 2015 Posted 25 June, 2015 So, Vilhenna, Toby, Cabaye, Elia and done? That would be fine for me, think we'd have a decent squad all over and stronger than last season. I expect we would get another keeper.
SuperSAINT Posted 25 June, 2015 Posted 25 June, 2015 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/west-ham/11698971/West-Ham-close-in-on-Alex-Song-deal-with-Barcelona.html
S-Clarke Posted 25 June, 2015 Posted 25 June, 2015 The wages Song wants are just stupid. I think it's a waste of money to be honest. Much, much, much better value out there.
shurlock Posted 25 June, 2015 Posted 25 June, 2015 (edited) The wages Song wants are just stupid. I think it's a waste of money to be honest. Much, much, much better value out there. On a free, they're OK. Very far from a waste of money. Edited 25 June, 2015 by shurlock
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 25 June, 2015 Posted 25 June, 2015 £3.5m a year for Song doesn't seem too bad with no transfer fee to consider?
Convict Colony Posted 25 June, 2015 Posted 25 June, 2015 (edited) I've got a bone on finally if this is true for Georgie watch: "Courted by the biggest names from the championship of France (Marseille, Monaco and Paris SG), Georginio Wijnaldum (24 years) in England also interested. Newcastle and Southampton would enlist the Dutch international, and the Saints would even gone on the offensive. Indeed, as reported by the Guardian , Southampton PSV have offered more than € 15 million to secure the services of their midfield, author of 14 goals in this season Eredevisie. Stay tuned." http://www.footmercato.net/breves/southampton-une-offre-pour-wijnaldum_156345 Edit - I'm so convinced I've changed my avatar. Him Claise and Vilhena are awesome options. Edited 25 June, 2015 by Convict Colony
SuperSAINT Posted 25 June, 2015 Posted 25 June, 2015 I've got a bone on finally if this is true for Georgie watch: "Courted by the biggest names from the championship of France (Marseille, Monaco and Paris SG), Georginio Wijnaldum (24 years) in England also interested. Newcastle and Southampton would enlist the Dutch international, and the Saints would even gone on the offensive. Indeed, as reported by the Guardian , Southampton PSV have offered more than € 15 million to secure the services of their midfield, author of 14 goals in this season Eredevisie. Stay tuned." http://www.footmercato.net/breves/southampton-une-offre-pour-wijnaldum_156345 Would be awesome if true. Can you find the Guardian story though?! Squad-wise, I'd trade Wijnaldum for Ramirez & Djuricic any day of the week.
S-Clarke Posted 25 June, 2015 Posted 25 June, 2015 edit, just saw it posted above. But would be a good signing if it happens. http://www.footmercato.net/breves/southampton-une-offre-pour-wijnaldum_156345
Bermuda Saint Posted 26 June, 2015 Posted 26 June, 2015 I've got a bone on finally if this is true for Georgie watch: "Courted by the biggest names from the championship of France (Marseille, Monaco and Paris SG), Georginio Wijnaldum (24 years) in England also interested. Newcastle and Southampton would enlist the Dutch international, and the Saints would even gone on the offensive. Indeed, as reported by the Guardian , Southampton PSV have offered more than € 15 million to secure the services of their midfield, author of 14 goals in this season Eredevisie. Stay tuned." http://www.footmercato.net/breves/southampton-une-offre-pour-wijnaldum_156345 Edit - I'm so convinced I've changed my avatar. Him Claise and Vilhena are awesome options. Wow, Georginio the new viagra!! Now this one makes a lot of sense, ticks a lot of the right boxes. RK has coached him before, can play multiple position, huge potential at a good age, 24, player of the year, capped international, wants to come to PL. If this kid isn't on our list I would be shocked!! If we are looking at better, then I would be ecstatic because this kid is really good.
Convict Colony Posted 26 June, 2015 Posted 26 June, 2015 (edited) For those who want to know what a Ward-Prowse and Steve Davis are meant to be aspiring to do here are more of his stats. Edited 26 June, 2015 by Convict Colony
S-Clarke Posted 26 June, 2015 Posted 26 June, 2015 He would be a really, really good signing to be honest. Given that the Level of clubs interested seem to be the Newcastles's, Sunderland's etc - then I'd think we have a pretty sound chance if we agree a fee.
Bewildered Posted 26 June, 2015 Posted 26 June, 2015 That french article makes no sense. It refers to a supposed Guardian article about a bid from Southampton that doesn't exist. The only Wijnaldum related news on the Guardian website alleges that Sunderland have submitted a bid of 15m euros for him.
S-Clarke Posted 26 June, 2015 Posted 26 June, 2015 That french article makes no sense. It refers to a supposed Guardian article about a bid from Southampton that doesn't exist. The only Wijnaldum related news on the Guardian website alleges that Sunderland have submitted a bid of 15m euros for him. Maybe they've confused the 2 clubs. Red and white stripes, both start with S.
Bewildered Posted 26 June, 2015 Posted 26 June, 2015 Maybe they've confused the 2 clubs. Red and white stripes, both start with S. Seems the most likely explanation. Wijnaldum would be a good signing for us though.
Convict Colony Posted 26 June, 2015 Posted 26 June, 2015 The reason I am promoting him so hard is that last season I went out of my way to watch more feyanoord/ajax and PSV games thinking that is where I expected us to do a lot of shopping and whilst there are a lot of players out there who would not look out of place here (like the Feyanoord CBs of Kongbia and Van Beek) GW always stood out and in my eyes but was pushed very hard by Clasie for the influence he has on the team with both players having ethical standards that aren't driven by money which is prevalent among the current english players. GW stood out in the PSV team with Depay et al and won player of the year in the Eredevisie, if we could get him as AM, Clasie to replace Morgan and Tonny V as an option from the bench for the price of 1 Morgan then we still have the 15mil to lump Tobys way and potentially would have a net spend of around 10mil after Cedric and Juanmi for the summer with some wicked replacements.
eddie Posted 26 June, 2015 Posted 26 June, 2015 The reason I am promoting him so hard is that last season I went out of my way to watch more feyanoord/ajax and PSV games thinking that is where I expected us to do a lot of shopping and whilst there are a lot of players out there who would not look out of place here (like the Feyanoord CBs of Kongbia and Van Beek) GW always stood out and in my eyes but was pushed very hard by Clasie for the influence he has on the team with both players having ethical standards that aren't driven by money which is prevalent among the current english players. GW stood out in the PSV team with Depay et al and won player of the year in the Eredevisie, if we could get him as AM, Clasie to replace Morgan and Tonny V as an option from the bench for the price of 1 Morgan then we still have the 15mil to lump Tobys way and potentially would have a net spend of around 10mil after Cedric and Juanmi for the summer with some wicked replacements. ha. if all those transfers go through, which granted would be incredible, there will be many many hats eaten across hampshire
Convict Colony Posted 26 June, 2015 Posted 26 June, 2015 ha. if all those transfers go through, which granted would be incredible, there will be many many hats eaten across hampshire Its like the lottery, I like to dream what I would spend it on before reality of not winning hits home. Let me dream :-)
saint lard Posted 26 June, 2015 Posted 26 June, 2015 Oh good god.....Wijnaldum is so damn fantastic. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Matthew Le God Posted 26 June, 2015 Posted 26 June, 2015 That french article makes no sense. It refers to a supposed Guardian article about a bid from Southampton that doesn't exist. The only Wijnaldum related news on the Guardian website alleges that Sunderland have submitted a bid of 15m euros for him. Maybe they've confused the 2 clubs. Red and white stripes, both start with S. Sunderland Echo 2 days ago said Sunderland weren't interested and didn't make a bid... http://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/sunderland-afc/video-sunderland-not-interested-in-georginio-wijnaldum-but-have-other-dutch-transfer-targets-1-7323782
SuperSAINT Posted 26 June, 2015 Posted 26 June, 2015 Oh good god.....Wijnaldum is so damn fantastic. He would indeed. We just need a credible link!
shurlock Posted 26 June, 2015 Posted 26 June, 2015 Clowns creaming themselves over a player they've hardly, if ever seen play before.
Window Cleaner Posted 26 June, 2015 Posted 26 June, 2015 Clowns creaming themselves over a player they've hardly, if ever seen play before. But he's probably pretty good, in the Dutch league, on FM15. If he's so great then there'll be plenty of suitors for him of which we may be one..
Convict Colony Posted 26 June, 2015 Posted 26 June, 2015 Clowns creaming themselves over a player they've hardly, if ever seen play before. Saw him 15 times in total last season, he is mustard. Don't judge others by your own standards
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 26 June, 2015 Posted 26 June, 2015 http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/450370/Southampton-midfield-duo-replace-Man-United-Morgan-Schneiderlin The Star linking Clasie and Gueye. Nothing new there really but hopefully an element of truth in it.
SuperSAINT Posted 26 June, 2015 Posted 26 June, 2015 http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/450370/Southampton-midfield-duo-replace-Man-United-Morgan-Schneiderlin The Star linking Clasie and Gueye. Nothing new there really but hopefully an element of truth in it. Interesting if we got both. - Clasie in for Morgan. - Gueye replacement target for Vilhena?
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 26 June, 2015 Posted 26 June, 2015 (edited) Interesting if we got both. - Clasie in for Morgan. - Gueye replacement target for Vilhena? We didn't replace Cork back in Jan so maybe Gueye is the new Cork? Edited 27 June, 2015 by Ivan Katalinic's 'tache
northam soul Posted 27 June, 2015 Posted 27 June, 2015 Linked with vlaar in papers again .Would rather give gardos a go
stevewanyamasfcs Posted 27 June, 2015 Posted 27 June, 2015 Saints and Bologna interested in Benassi from Torino who now have full ownership of him, according to Di Marzio. He also says that West Ham are close to signing Abdennour from Monaco. What a signing that would be for them.
bjk Posted 27 June, 2015 Posted 27 June, 2015 Thought Benassi looked pretty decent for Italy Under 21's the other night,but then again it was only againgst England so may not be saying much.
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 27 June, 2015 Posted 27 June, 2015 Saints and Bologna interested in Benassi from Torino who now have full ownership of him, according to Di Marzio. He also says that West Ham are close to signing Abdennour from Monaco. What a signing that would be for them. That's good. I guess it depends on whether he favours staying in Italy or playing in the Prem.
stevewanyamasfcs Posted 27 June, 2015 Posted 27 June, 2015 Here's the link for anyone interested: http://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/eng/southampton-bologna-interested-in-benassi-the-situation/ Not much to it, I must say. Always worth keeping an eye on his website though.
Bad Wolf Posted 27 June, 2015 Posted 27 June, 2015 We didn't replace Cork back in Jan so maybe Gueye is the new Cork? I think Reed is the new Cork.
Bewildered Posted 27 June, 2015 Posted 27 June, 2015 "De Telegraaf" are saying Clasie is not Koeman's first choice to replace Schneiderlin http://www.telegraaf.nl/telesport/voetbal/feyenoord/24206625/__Clasie_niet_op_1_bij_Southampton__.html?utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=twitter Clasie not 1 at Southampton Jordy Clasie is not at Southampton at number one when it comes to monitoring the departing star player morgan schneiderlin. The captain of Feyenoord may now be sold allround midfielder Marko Vejinovic 3.5 million euros were raised. Coach Giovanni Bronkchorst however, like to start the new season with Vejinovic and Clasie. The coach of the Orange International still sees as a capital gain. At the same time he, like technical director Martin van Geel, understanding the ambitions of Clasie who Ronald Koeman has honestly told that his club has several players in mind for the midfield position. "Jordy does not automatically number one, '' said Koeman, who remains charmed by Clasie. But the transfer market is still more than two months open and the possibilities for Clasie may arise when determining clubs their dream candidates can not bring in. It means that Clasie must show patience and that patience the player.
Jesse Pingman Posted 27 June, 2015 Posted 27 June, 2015 "De Telegraaf" are saying Clasie is not Koeman's first choice to replace Schneiderlin What a badly translated article. Basically is says Clasie can be sold now that Feyenoord bought midfielder Marko Vejinovic for 3.5 million euros. Coach van Bronckhorst wants Clasie to stay but he understands Clasie's ambitions and if he wants to leave. Koeman remains charmed by Clasie but the midfielder isn't #1 as replacement. This means Clasie has to be patient as clubs sort out their options, but patience is something he has so no worries.
Convict Colony Posted 27 June, 2015 Posted 27 June, 2015 What a badly translated article. Basically is says Clasie can be sold now that Feyenoord bought midfielder Marko Vejinovic for 3.5 million euros. Coach van Bronckhorst wants Clasie to stay but he understands Clasie's ambitions and if he wants to leave. Koeman remains charmed by Clasie but the midfielder isn't #1 as replacement. This means Clasie has to be patient as clubs sort out their options, but patience is something he has so no worries. Would also be a good negotiating tactic to make out there are others.
Saint IQ Posted 27 June, 2015 Posted 27 June, 2015 (edited) Don't know if its been posted yet but there was an Italian article this morning saying Lazio were close to or want to bring in Clasie and Jetro Williams. http://www.gazzetta.it/Calciomercato/26-06-2015/lazio-rinforzi-olanda-jordy-clasie-feyenoord-willems-psv-eindhoven-joop-lensen-hoedt-radu-sampdoria-120325527138.shtml Edited 29 June, 2015 by Saint IQ
SuperSAINT Posted 27 June, 2015 Posted 27 June, 2015 Dennis Praet mentioned as a target in this article on Morgan. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/11703713/Man-Utd-told-to-speed-up-signing-of-Morgan-Schneiderlin-but-Van-Gaal-holding-out-for-Bastian-Schweinsteiger.html
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