Strangely Brown Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 Well when expectations are unrealistic they are likely to irk. Did you seriously think we'd be unveiling some great striker within the first couple of days of the window? You know how this transfer window usually works, right? As has been posted already, we lost Austin a month ago and with the likelihood of him being out of action for a good few months, you would like to think that some activity behind the scenes might have taken place, may have done for all we know!! All I would say is that waiting for the last few days of a transfer window to get a deal over the line could possibly end up being counter productive in terms of league places, a potential cup final appearance and a feel good factor for the fans. I acknowledge that even if we did sign someone that this may not be either best value or the solution, but neither is sitting on your hands playing brinkmanship either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 4 January, 2017 Author Share Posted 4 January, 2017 According to sky we have. FF I believe did say that there was a recall in January so it's possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErwinK1961 Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 According to sky we have. Really? I must have missed that, apologies! If true, then I'll share saint77's sentiments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 Be interesting whether Blackburn play him in the cup this weekend Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 if our management think recalling sam Gallagher from blackburn is the answer then we definitely don't have the right management he would of been better of staying the full year at blackburn for the experience Why? He is our player and he is playing well ( albeit at a lower level) if he is going to get a decent amount of game time I can't see how playing in our first team in the PL will be any worse for him than playing in a crap Blackburn team experience wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Rees Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 Only thing I've seen about us recalling Gallagher is from a fake sky sports twitter account Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 4 January, 2017 Author Share Posted 4 January, 2017 According to sky we have. Sky Sports Football @skysperts: BREAKING: Sky Sources: Southampton to recall on-loan striker Sam Gallagher from Blackburn Rovers. More to follow #SSNHQ #SaintsFC[/b] ^ Note the Twitter handle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatboy Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 Sky Sports Football @skysperts: BREAKING: Sky Sources: Southampton to recall on-loan striker Sam Gallagher from Blackburn Rovers. More to follow #SSNHQ #SaintsFC[/b] ^ Note the Twitter handle Yep. Fake. soz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild-saint Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 A friend who is a sunderland ST holder was talking to a local media hack at the weekend. According to this hack Crystal Palace, West ham And Saints have expressed an interest in defoe. Not sure how ITK this guy was but interesting that there is nothing in the mainstream media. Prob ****** but worth a mention as I would take him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 A friend who is a sunderland ST holder was talking to a local media hack at the weekend. According to this hack Crystal Palace, West ham And Saints have expressed an interest in defoe. Not sure how ITK this guy was but interesting that there is nothing in the mainstream media. Prob ****** but worth a mention as I would take him. suggested this a number of weeks ago the hipsters laughed saying we can do beter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 (edited) Trying to make a deal for Ben Arfa on loan, not hopeful. http://www.football.fr/transferts/articles/ben-arfa-a-la-relance-en-angleterre-861304/ http://www.butfootballclub.fr/ligue-1/psg/psg-mercato-ben-arfa-relance-par-puel-a-southampton/ Edited 4 January, 2017 by Convict Colony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobM Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 IF we have recalled Gallagher, it shows the board know we need a striker and acknowledge the problem needs attention. It also shows they're unwilling to spend money to ensure we qualify for Europe again, making a mockery of appointing Puel for his European experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 (edited) Trying to make a deal for Ben Arfa on loan, not hopeful. http://www.football.fr/transferts/articles/ben-arfa-a-la-relance-en-angleterre-861304/ http://www.butfootballclub.fr/ligue-1/psg/psg-mercato-ben-arfa-relance-par-puel-a-southampton/ They're both just recycling a Sun story - either way, doesn't seem that the player wants to leave just yet. More interestingly his wages (65K pw) are outside our budget if you believe the story. Edited 4 January, 2017 by shurlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewildered Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 https://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=it&u=http://www.spazionapoli.it/2017/01/02/sportitalia-gabbiadini-andra-via-allestero-wolfsburg-southampton-le-cifre/&prev=search Saints and Wolfsburg the two teams with the best chance of signing Gabbiadini according to reports in Italy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Patrik Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 A piece about him here in English http://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/napoli-southampton-make-enquiries-on-gabbiadini-80013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 suggested this a number of weeks ago the hipsters laughed saying we can do beter I suggested it last season. Obviously natural goalscorer. Would help, but supply stlll constrained by system and rotation policy played by inept manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintmonkey1979 Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 A friend who is a sunderland ST holder was talking to a local media hack at the weekend. According to this hack Crystal Palace, West ham And Saints have expressed an interest in defoe. Not sure how ITK this guy was but interesting that there is nothing in the mainstream media. Prob ****** but worth a mention as I would take him. There may be something in this. Sky Sports reporting West Ham have had a £6m bid turned down. It's 50% correct anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErwinK1961 Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 https://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=it&u=http://www.spazionapoli.it/2017/01/02/sportitalia-gabbiadini-andra-via-allestero-wolfsburg-southampton-le-cifre/&prev=search Saints and Wolfsburg the two teams with the best chance of signing Gabbiadini according to reports in Italy. Imagine he will end up at Wolfsburg to replace Draxler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Troy Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 IF we have recalled Gallagher, it shows the board know we need a striker and acknowledge the problem needs attention. It also shows they're unwilling to spend money to ensure we qualify for Europe again, making a mockery of appointing Puel for his European experience. i agree we need a striker. One with a bit of physical presence would be good. HOwever - how much money do we need to "ensure we qualify for europe again"? If we signed Costa im not sure we'd qualify myself. For a start he could get injured so to ensure it we need another one similar. Its all a bit unrealistic. If its great to keep him there on loan then the assumption is thats because hes going to come back here at some point and do a job. May as well do it now while confidence is high and he will get game time if you ask me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 suggested this a number of weeks ago the hipsters laughed saying we can do beter I think we should try to sign Llorente from Swansea for a short term fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild-saint Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 Hearing now that Palace have had a bid of £9 million accepted for defoe from the same guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErwinK1961 Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 Hearing now that Palace have had a bid of £9 million accepted for defoe from the same guy. If that's true, then there's one of the relegation places sewn up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 No way we should sign Defoe. He has one, maybe two decent seasons left in him. He would be a waste of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 No way we should sign Defoe. He has one, maybe two decent seasons left in him. He would be a waste of money. The difference between finishing 7th and 17th can be as much as £15-20m a year the way that merit and facility fees are paid. Before you consider impact on commercial income too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 When/If we sign someone, how long will he get before he is written of by the lynch mob as crap or championship standard or something .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Saint Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 Think we may have already made our first signing. Pretty big money.Any developments LeG? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 No way we should sign Defoe. He has one, maybe two decent seasons left in him. He would be a waste of money. Not if we had signed him before the Europa games he wouldn't have been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 4 January, 2017 Author Share Posted 4 January, 2017 Middlesbrough FC @Boro Welcome to #Boro, @RudyGestede! #UTB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattio Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 defoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 Whilst I understand we defo need a striker, the service to our strikers is pretty naff at present, surely the formation or personal in midfield needs ot change to create more for the front men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 defoe Is that deffo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the french scout Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 Imagine he will end up at Wolfsburg to replace Draxler. Apparently, Ntep will remplace Draxler at Wolfsburg. http://www.sofoot.com/ntep-sur-la-route-de-wolfsburg-437131.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 I don't mean to be, but in this case, I'd like to know more first. Believe it's a CB though. VVD not going in Jan. It's probably Harrison Reed signing his new contract........only kidding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 (edited) A rumour !!!!! Nicolae Stanciu - 10mil is a AM/Winger with Anderlecht nickname the little maestro - werent we linked in the summer ? he hasnt settled in belgium. https://www.anderlecht-online.be/es/article/150276 Edited 4 January, 2017 by Convict Colony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 4 January, 2017 Author Share Posted 4 January, 2017 A rumour !!!!! Nicolae Stanciu - 10mil is a AM/Winger with Anderlecht https://www.anderlecht-online.be/es/article/150276 I remember him! He was our Boufal alternate by all accounts. He had one hell of YouTube highlight reel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 (edited) I remember him! He was our Boufal alternate by all accounts. He had one hell of YouTube highlight reel. just rewatching it now, absolute wizard, looks more AM that Bouf Edited 4 January, 2017 by Convict Colony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 West Ham taking the pee and bidding 6m for Defoe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 4 January, 2017 Author Share Posted 4 January, 2017 just rewatching it now, absolute wizard, looks more AM that Bouf AM would've fit the profile though. Remember, we were scouting for the diamond pre-season, I assume. I started keeping tabs on him but he didn't seem to be cutting the mustard for Anderlecht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 I started keeping tabs on him but he didn't seem to be cutting the mustard for Anderlecht. apparently started very well but the coach started putting him on the bench and he is grumpy about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 West Ham taking the pee and bidding 6m for Defoe! why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 why? They're probably looking to sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 4 January, 2017 Author Share Posted 4 January, 2017 @gffn: Breaking | Lyon midfielder Clément Grenier confirms that he is active discussions with 2 English clubs. (RMC) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 4 January, 2017 Author Share Posted 4 January, 2017 @SkyKaveh: West Ham have made a £10m bid for Brentford striker Scott Hogan. Bid turned down. Hogan valued at up to £15m by Brentford #WHUFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 Have we signed a goal-scoring striker yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 @gffn: Breaking | Lyon midfielder Clément Grenier confirms that he is active discussions with 2 English clubs. (RMC) Urrrgh no thanks.A sick note of epic proportions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 What happens if Boufal gets injured at the AFCON? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 What happens if Boufal gets injured at the AFCON? Tadic , Sims and Redmond play more games I guess. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 Bit of a worrying thought, no options from the bench. Also, Fonte's just liked a Sport Bible photo on Instagram saying Sunderland turned down West Ham's bid for Defoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarrettIvo Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 No way we should sign Defoe. He has one, maybe two decent seasons left in him. He would be a waste of money. More or less the sole reason Sunderland has avoided relegation the past two seasons. Can score from others work, and create a few himself. Also better on penalties than anyone in our squad IMO. Would happily see him swap their red and white stripes for our slightly different red and white stripes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 4 January, 2017 Share Posted 4 January, 2017 We're not going to sign Defoe in a million years, so dry your eyes chaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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