Will Koeman sign a new deal this summer?

[doddisalegend]

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11700/10242788/southampton-chairman-hopeful-ronald-koeman-will-remain-with-club-next-season

 

So, not much coming in when no one leaves...

 

Well hopefully the clubs confidence about Koeman staying isn't as misplaced as is was about Toby and Clyne...

 

Plus I really can't see Victor staying ,he has been trying to leave for like two seasons, or Mane if I'm honest.

[Saint Charlie]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/04/14/southampton-open-talks-with-ronald-koeman-over-contract-extensio/

[SuperSAINT]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/04/14/southampton-open-talks-with-ronald-koeman-over-contract-extensio/

 

I know it's not specifically new, but it again points out that we will be listening to offers for Mane & Pelle in the summer.

[ByTheGolacs]

I know he divides opinion on here, but I'm warming to our Ralph.

 

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/apr/14/southampton-ronald-koeman-barcelona

[CB Saint]

So can someone explain to me what our Ralph is banging on about?

 

“We are philosophically exchanging continually."

[Redslo]

So can someone explain to me what our Ralph is banging on about?

 

“We are philosophically exchanging continually."

 

They often talk about the future of the club in a way that suggests both of them intend to be here for a while.

[SuperSAINT]

I know he divides opinion on here, but I'm warming to our Ralph.

 

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/apr/14/southampton-ronald-koeman-barcelona

 

A fair few people say he tends to talk b*llocks - It's good to see him officially talk them in that interview

[angelman]

So can someone explain to me what our Ralph is banging on about?

 

“We are philosophically exchanging continually."

 

As Reddslo states below.

 

They often talk about the future of the club in a way that suggests both of them intend to be here for a while.

 

Wasn't Ralph only going to initially be here for a year or two? Would I be right in saying that his main priority seems to be the expansion of SFC into USA?

[alpine_saint]

Well, I think his meaning was clear when he said "B*ll*cks to him"

[ZebadeeRust]

He'll probably end up doing what his wife tells him to.

[Sergei Gotsmanov]

So can someone explain to me what our Ralph is banging on about?

 

“We are philosophically exchanging continually."

 

absolutely classic.

[ALWAYS_SFC]

Yes

[Saint_clark]

So can someone explain to me what our Ralph is banging on about?

 

“We are philosophically exchanging continually."

 

Is that not a misquote? Surely he said philosophically changing?

[saint1977]

I know it's not specifically new, but it again points out that we will be listening to offers for Mane & Pelle in the summer.

 

Pelle has seemed set for a return to Italy for a while and RK, assuming he does sign some form of new deal, doesn't seem over-keen on Mane's level of application and focus at times. Sounds like similar problems brewing with Cedric as well so wouldn't be surprised at all if we move both players on. Right back is top priority, Martina has been better than expected as back up, although his position gives me the shivers at times but Cedric just hasn't consistently cut it despite seemingly having the attributes. The laziness at Leicester might have made the club's mind up.

 

I'd like to see Pelle stay - think he has done well for us - but up to Ron and Les and the player.

 

Victor I still think will go but sounds a bit like the Clyne situation - club talking to player, some interest to signing up again but options open and active agent. I genuinely don't think Victor is ready to go to Man U, Spurs, Arsenal etc as a first XI player and if he signs a new deal with us, why not have say a £20-25m release clause in there? Saints get a return on the new deal and a good sum for a high quality replacement and that's not prohibitive for a genuine big club buyer (e.g. not Levy and Spurs). It would also keep Victor on his toes.