Saint Garrett Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 Maehle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Kucho Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 That is very encouraging unless it's only a deal out like Hoedt (which i heard somewhere like Talksport yesterday had gone through, complete with him having a pop at Ralph). But encouraging if it's a CB or full back in, and it's a good one. Also that it's the 'first'... Will they announce today? Can they play tomorrow? I doubt Hoedt will leave us, he is more likely to let his contract run out. The wages at Antwerp will be a fraction of his wages here and according to fans from Antwerp, he’s decent, but nowhere near special. I think the Belgium league or mid table Dutch league is his level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 I am going to pressing F5 now - LeG knows things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 I am going to pressing F5 now - LeG knows things. That's me lost to work for the day (or at least until something is announced, if before I leave). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Troy Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 The info i have as to why the agent is over here suggests that it is. i come on here to read people moaning at each other about previous transfer windows and why its not ok to talk about that etc and you just have to clog up the thread with actual rumours - i despair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 i come on here to read people moaning at each other about previous transfer windows and why its not ok to talk about that etc and you just have to clog up the thread with actual rumours - i despair Good point. The next thing you know, he'll be clogging it up further with the actual name of the player. (Please?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 I can't remember the last Saints signing that wasn't in the media at least a day before it was confirmed by the club (actually it was probably our last signing, KD, but before that the point stands). During transfer windows Agents are meeting clubs all the time, but if this is more than that then I'm sure it will be reported somewhere soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 I am hoping that the whole full back thing is a smoke screen and the first player in will be a quality centre half. A few good results doesn’t alter the fact that we are desperately in need of one. Yes, we need cover in the FB positions but have managed for half a season and can probably get by. We know that Stephens can put in some good shifts but he lacks consistency. How long before he reverts to type? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 i come on here to read people moaning at each other about previous transfer windows and why its not ok to talk about that etc and you just have to clog up the thread with actual rumours - i despair LOL. -------------------- Exciting news if true, be interesting to see who it is, as said above I am pretty sure all our transfers have come out in the media maybe 1-2 days before they signed, so we'll see. Apparently statistically though spending £35 million in January on average only accounts for about 1-2 points more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 I am hoping that the whole full back thing is a smoke screen and the first player in will be a quality centre half. A few good results doesn’t alter the fact that we are desperately in need of one. Yes, we need cover in the FB positions but have managed for half a season and can probably get by. We know that Stephens can put in some good shifts but he lacks consistency. How long before he reverts to type? Pretty sure Ralph has genuinely prioritised full backs. We have no adequate cover for Bertrand save for a very inexperienced Vokins, and we know Cedric intends to leave in the summer which will leave us with just Valery at RB. While we may be lacking in quality, we are not lacking in quantity of centre backs, so I seriously doubt we will be splashing any large sums of money on that position in this window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John D Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 Ralph made it clear in the fans forum that his priority is a left back. Would also like a rightback, no mention of other positions though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 Unless it was valerys agent...our new man is over from France OK he's a little rumour from a source I have. Likely to be wrong but we all like a good rumour. So our interests apparently are in a cb we wanted in the summer but we wouldn't part with the cash, a striker banging them in in France (maybe for Lillie? Source couldn't remember.) and a rb. Apparently villa also after the striker, also told the Chinese bloke wants to sell and red bull have been sniffing around along with an American consortium. Interesting. I wonder if what I was told was in any way accurate or a load of guff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 Unless it was valerys agent...our new man is over from France Rafael? https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2020/lyon-full-back-rafael-offered-to-brighton-crystal-palace-southampton/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 Rafael? https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2020/lyon-full-back-rafael-offered-to-brighton-crystal-palace-southampton/ Doesn't seem like our sort of player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 or, more likely as he can play CB too...? https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2020/southampton-watford-crystal-palace-credited-with-mohamed-simakan-interest/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 Rafael? https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2020/lyon-full-back-rafael-offered-to-brighton-crystal-palace-southampton/ Could be the Bordeaux player we were linked with youseff somebody or other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killers Knee Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 Unless it was valerys agent...our new man is over from FranceTino Kadewere, with Che going out on loan to championship side Sent from my ONEPLUS A3003 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 That would explain Leeds recent confidence in landing Che. He does need to play regularly. If we get a decent replacement it is a win win. If he comes good we have a quality striker for next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2020/lyon-2-premier-league-sides-approach-reims-for-hassane-kamara/ Given Ralph's comments about LB being a priority...and the affordable fee, this could be an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 That would explain Leeds recent confidence in landing Che. He does need to play regularly. If we get a decent replacement it is a win win. If he comes good we have a quality striker for next season. Ralph said he wasn’t going anywhere plus I thought we were after FB’s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza82 Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 Youssouf Sabaly Both left and right back positions covered with one transfer Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 Its not an outgoing player. Agent is over here now. Ah, I think that's answered the question I was about to type: "which way?".:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 Youssouf Sabaly Both left and right back positions covered with one transfer Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk Is that a guess? Or fact? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 Is that a guess? Or fact? A vague link here... http://sportwitness.co.uk/fulham-brighton-and-southampton-offered-player-club-wants-to-sell-in-january-e15m-fee/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 Ralph said he wasn’t going anywhere plus I thought we were after FB’s. He did. But as we know, things are not always as they seem and can change very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 He did. But as we know, things are not always as they seem and can change very quickly. Don’t tell that to Egg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 Marc Guehi has completed his loan move from Chelsea to Swansea, so he'll not be heading to SMS on loan: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51042147 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Mockles Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 i come on here to read people moaning at each other about previous transfer windows and why its not ok to talk about that etc and you just have to clog up the thread with actual rumours - i despair I came on here hoping to read autocratic idiots moaning about people moaning and not understanding conversation arcs and consensus ........ OH COOL!!! The special bus must have done its drop off!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Mockles Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 Don’t tell that to Egg. We don't want scrambled Egg!! *gets coat* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 (edited) I guess the biggest issue regarding any potential incoming is whether or not the January transfer window will get its own Ralph Express train animation, with the previous arrivals deemed to have already reached their destination, or whether they will be forced to squeeze into a carriage alongside their new team mates in a more realistic depiction of train travel. I imagine this conundrum is causing immense consternation within the Saints comms department, at this very moment... Edited 10 January, 2020 by Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neef Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 I can't remember the last Saints signing that wasn't in the media at least a day before it was confirmed by the club (actually it was probably our last signing, KD, but before that the point stands). During transfer windows Agents are meeting clubs all the time, but if this is more than that then I'm sure it will be reported somewhere soon. I think it was Bertrand, who was also a LB....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Troy Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 I came on here hoping to read autocratic idiots moaning about people moaning and not understanding conversation arcs and consensus ........ OH COOL!!! The special bus must have done its drop off!!! Phew! I was worried you came on here to see someone saying something silly and lighthearted on a Friday avo so you could go weirdly mad about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 10 January, 2020 Author Share Posted 10 January, 2020 Palace in talks to sign Walker-Peters PALACE IN FOR KYLE WALKER-PETERS Roy Hodgson confirms Crystal Palace and Spurs are in talks over Kyle Walker-Peters, with a loan being discussed first and foremost. “I know that the discussions are taking place, and Dougie Freedman is working very hard on that aspect. I’m optimistic and hopeful that we can get Kyle here. First hand, it was being discussed as a loan.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 Sounds decent, even if 26 is surely at the upper end of Saints' transfer age plan - or is that history? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 Don’t tell that to Egg. Don't be a helmet. A comment from our manager suggesting that we are signing full backs is clear. Some geezer suggesting something in a newspaper isn't. Back on topic, LeG comments are positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsaint Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 Why have the Maehle links went quiet? There was an article saying he was available for around 7.5 million, we have been 'long term' admirers and he previously said he would be interested in a move to us. Perhaps his agent is trying to get him a bigger move and it could go to the deadline. He'll definitely leave Genk this window Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 Genk Technical Director says there is "a lot of demand" for Maehle: https://www.voetbalprimeur.be/nieuws/911443/de-cond-brengt-duidelijkheid-over-mogelijk-vertrek-berge-en-samatta-bij-genk.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 Tino Kadewere, with Che going out on loan to championship side Sent from my ONEPLUS A3003 using Tapatalk He’s just this moment scored again....Norwich plus 3 other prem clubs scouting him tonight. Are we there? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 10 January, 2020 Share Posted 10 January, 2020 Adams wants to go to Leeds and club keen too but Ralph not, I'm reading on Leeds Twitter fan sites. RH will be furious if he's overruled. (Goes the story). Guess we'll see Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Mockles Posted 11 January, 2020 Share Posted 11 January, 2020 That would explain Leeds recent confidence in landing Che. He does need to play regularly. If we get a decent replacement it is a win win. If he comes good we have a quality striker for next season. Getting Che to train under Marcelo Bielsa is the best type of loan and development you could hope for so I would much prefer that as long as we kept hold of him. Staying here & being 3rd or 4th choice isn’t going to rebuild his confidence as much as being first choice under one of the best tactical managers out there. I think a loan to Leeds is a shrewd move as our own coaching standards have descended so much, likely below that of Leeds. I do agree with part of Sadoldgit’s comments. Don’t let a few good results deceive you. We still have a poor defence despite some solid coaching and much improved performances and sticking with a more suited line up and a consistent pairing. We still desperately need a solid CB & full backs. Nothing has really changed under than the club’s view on how little they can get away with spending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Mockles Posted 11 January, 2020 Share Posted 11 January, 2020 Phew! I was worried you came on here to see someone saying something silly and lighthearted on a Friday avo so you could go weirdly mad about it Weirdly mad?! Is that like frothing at the mouth mad when people talk about something not on your flash cards or just inherent totalitarian rage because you & your sycophant rainmen can’t process consensus?! ;o) PML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Mockles Posted 11 January, 2020 Share Posted 11 January, 2020 Getting Che to train under Marcelo Bielsa is the best type of loan and development you could hope for so I would much prefer that as long as we kept hold of him. Staying here & being 3rd or 4th choice isn’t going to rebuild his confidence as much as being first choice under one of the best tactical managers out there. I think a loan to Leeds is a shrewd move as our own coaching standards have descended so much, likely below that of Leeds. I do agree with part of Sadoldgit’s comments. Don’t let a few good results deceive you. We still have a poor defence despite some solid coaching and much improved performances and sticking with a more suited line up and a consistent pairing. We still desperately need a solid CB & full backs. Nothing has really changed under than the club’s view on how little they can get away with spending. **other than the club’s view. Having said that, I wouldn’t want to pee off Ralph if he’s against the loan but he doesn’t really have right to be since he’s dropped Che behind Long & Obafemi who are hardly prolific or efficient strikers. Tricky one. I say, loan him out & use an emergency loan if anyone up top gets injured. It’s a bit of a risky strategy but if we brought in someone like Bowen, it could unsettle Adams. Depends on your priorities I guess. It’s all a risk but the club seem to operate on a massively risky strategy. Starting this season with only one recognised left back and 2 inadequate right backs and the same, poor defence for a third successive relegation battle suggests ‘complacency’ is a board room ‘mood board slogan’ rather than a sentiment they actively avoid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Troy Posted 11 January, 2020 Share Posted 11 January, 2020 Weirdly mad?! Is that like frothing at the mouth mad when people talk about something not on your flash cards or just inherent totalitarian rage because you & your sycophant rainmen can’t process consensus?! ;o) PML It’s definitely the first in this case! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWar Posted 11 January, 2020 Share Posted 11 January, 2020 (edited) Weirdly mad?! Is that like frothing at the mouth mad when people talk about something not on your flash cards or just inherent totalitarian rage because you & your sycophant rainmen can’t process consensus?! ;o) PML Pretty funny someone accused you of getting weirdly mad and you respond like this. "inherent totalitarian rage" "sycophant rainmen" ... you really seem like someone who has things together. "Weirdly mad?! WEIRDLY MAD?!?!?! I'm not weirdly mad you sycophantic totalitarian!!! URGHHHH!". I have to say I am part of the camp that wishes this thread would stay a little more on topic rather than devolve into a slapfight about nonsense no one will win and cannot be solved as we will never know the answer. Maybe the club leaks fake transfers which aren't going to happen for short term PR gain in exchange for long term PR loss, maybe they don't and writers just make up or hugely exaggerate minor rumours in order to get clicks or meet a deadline without the clubs consent. Maybe both. Who knows? Not us, ever. Edited 11 January, 2020 by TWar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danbert Posted 11 January, 2020 Share Posted 11 January, 2020 My bet is that all we have the money for this window is a loan or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevy777_x Posted 11 January, 2020 Share Posted 11 January, 2020 My bet is that all we have the money for this window is a loan or two. Which would be sensible. Get cover in without burning yourself financially. Prefer to get permanent players in this summer when prices are less inflated, players are more likely to move. Unless a gem is available in January and immediately improves our team, I wouldn’t spend the money now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWar Posted 11 January, 2020 Share Posted 11 January, 2020 My bet is that all we have the money for this window is a loan or two. I think one permanent around 10m and one/two loans. I don't see us signing an LB permanently as I think Bertrand is doing well and we don't need competition there now, just cover. Will look for competition in the summer I imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteleySaint30 Posted 11 January, 2020 Share Posted 11 January, 2020 Which would be sensible. Get cover in without burning yourself financially. Prefer to get permanent players in this summer when prices are less inflated, players are more likely to move. Unless a gem is available in January and immediately improves our team, I wouldn’t spend the money now The trouble is - we will get to the summer and still do nothing...... our fans bore me, how many times are we prepared to make excuses for our owner - it taken over a year to ge mahele done - people said last Jan ot would get down on the summer, now Jan and it goes on..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 11 January, 2020 Share Posted 11 January, 2020 My bet is that all we have the money for this window is a loan or two. Not "£35 million" then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted 11 January, 2020 Share Posted 11 January, 2020 The trouble is - we will get to the summer and still do nothing...... our fans bore me, how many times are we prepared to make excuses for our owner - it taken over a year to ge mahele done - people said last Jan ot would get down on the summer, now Jan and it goes on..... When did this happen - must have missed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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