Pilchards Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 (edited) Lallana would never be fit enough to play Ralph’s way. A massive No no from me. Edited 23 July, 2020 by Pilchards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Pilchards said: Lallana would never be for enough to play Ralph’s way. A massive No no from me. Agreed, when he was playing under Pochetino 6 years ago when in his physical prime he was knackered and often subbed after 70 minutes or so. Hes 32 now had a few injuries and well past his best, i dont see him as being who would fit into our current team, along with the fact his a snivelling little runt who should never come back anyway. Plus he's been bizzarely suggested as a replacement for Hojbjerg, when they are totally different players. Seems like it's more media speculation than anything of any substance. Edited 23 July, 2020 by Turkish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 I've put a call out for @THEVMAN to get the inside scoop on this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notnowcato Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 10 hours ago, Matthew Le God said: Lallana back to Saints... 🙄 https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1312892/Southampton-News-Adam-Lallana-Liverpool-Everton-Pierre-Emile-Hojbjerg-Transfer Highly unlikely given his departure from us but would fit nicely as cover for Armstrong / Redmond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 Surely the only (slim) chance of Lallana coming back is if its on a pay-as-you-play basis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint1977 Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 2 minutes ago, trousers said: Surely the only (slim) chance of Lallana coming back is if its on a pay-as-you-play basis? As other have posted, don’t see it myself. Still a good player but not suited to the press way of playing. Will go to Leicester IMO. We need to be signing 22-23 year olds with serious pace ala Mane when we bought him from Salzburg under Ronald. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 10 hours ago, davefizzy14 said: I agree with you there Saint_clark, I would like Sims to get another opportunity under Ralph Plus if we get him and Reed back we could line up with Mccarthy KWP Salisu Stephens Bertrand Sims/armstrong Jwp Reed redmond Ings Adams Which incredibly would be 10 English or British players and that's not a half bad team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 Do players who go back to their old clubs ever really work out? I feel the link is just a bit too easy, available on a free, we're his old club, losing a midfielder, looks very much 2+2 = 5. Objectively he is a 32 year old with a poor injury record, who would probably demand high wages (part because he is on a free and part because he was on high wages at pool) and there are serious doubts about him being able to play in a high intensity, high pressing system given his poor fitness, especially as part of a midfield two. It just doesn't look like a fit at any angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 That feels like a lazy let's link his old club(despite the fact he's deeply unpopular there). If he doesn't get a move to Leicester it's surely a bit of a come down to be slumming it at Burnley/Brighton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 18 minutes ago, Baird of the land said: That feels like a lazy let's link his old club(despite the fact he's deeply unpopular there). If he doesn't get a move to Leicester it's surely a bit of a come down to be slumming it at Burnley/Brighton. Back to Bournemouth (his "Spiritual Home?) to spearhead their campaign to return to the Prem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 Yeah, it's a lazy link to get some clicks. Doesn't fit our recruitment profile whatsoever on the basis of Salisu/KWP and what Ralph et al have said before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeBizzier69 Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 14 hours ago, GGalpin said: Presumably one that has been recommended from here. https://www.southernmarquees.co.uk/ One we’re less tentative about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 The Wigan pillaging begins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daldridge7 Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 Hopefully this isn't the Belgian club that were meant to be buying Hoedt. Club Brugge not interested. https://www.voetbal24.be/news/62805/club-brugge-hakt-knoop-door-over-transfer-van-wesley-hoedt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 2 minutes ago, daldridge7 said: Hopefully this isn't the Belgian club that were meant to be buying Hoedt. Club Brugge not interested. https://www.voetbal24.be/news/62805/club-brugge-hakt-knoop-door-over-transfer-van-wesley-hoedt I’d be very surprised (but very happy) if anyone put down £6m for him. Wouldn’t have thought they would get near his wages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 13 hours ago, Teddeer said: Said last week we should be looking at Eze. Think West Ham and Palace are interested so hope we are just keeping our powder dry. Yeah, good player, but 2 London clubs looking at a player in London. His Oyster card wouldn't take him as far south as Southampton, so he'll pick from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St_Tel49 Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 17 hours ago, Matthew Le God said: Lallana back to Saints... 🙄 https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1312892/Southampton-News-Adam-Lallana-Liverpool-Everton-Pierre-Emile-Hojbjerg-Transfer Unlikely - firstly because it does not fit with our types of signing but mainly why would he come here after the dog's abuse he received after going to Liverpool.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 Lallana - very unlikely, probably impossible. If somehow Bmth stay up, he will likely go there. If not, then probably someone like West Ham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Depressed of Shirley Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 48 minutes ago, adriansfc said: Good enough for what? We've had no options from the bench at all. Boufal will go, Djenepo is always injured. We could use someone who can run at defences in reserve. Beats signing a reserve. People going on about Eze, who'd be a great signing, but Championship players are so expensive now. I doubt we could afford him. The other way of looking at it is that Championship clubs with no gate or hospitality income for three months of this season, and a month of next season, might just start being a bit more keen to sell players to survive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 On 16/07/2020 at 23:11, LeG said: We need: A Striker who can be a class act and partner Ings A box to box CM who can beat a man and pass forwards to replace the woeful clap slapper KWP CB x 2 GK with decent distribution. Lets hope the scouts earn their corn this window. I’d be surprised if Boufal was still here next season too so ideally another AM too unless someone like Tella is ready. We have Armstrong, Redmond and Djenepo but I still feel that would leave us light by one in the squad in a 4222 system. I look forward to seeing more from Djenepo and Redmond and Armstrong are first choice currently but I think we lack match winners that can turn a game. However I understand it isn’t a priority position to strengthen. Bar a sale, I think our current crop of strikers will remain our choices next season. But Lallana? Good grief no. I’d rather we signed Ryan Fraser on a free, even with his inflated wage demands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints4Prem Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 8 hours ago, trousers said: Surely the only (slim) chance of Lallana coming back is if its on a pay-as-you-play basis? I would just about accept him back on a pay-as-you-play basis but only if he was willing to pay a reasonable amount ! 😇 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 3 minutes ago, LeG said: Wow...its not just Salisu!! One other or more? Positions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpweySaint Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 4 minutes ago, LeG said: Wow...its not just Salisu!! If we have two in before August it's really impressive from the board (obviously this dips if they turn out to be dross!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 26 minutes ago, LeG said: Wow...its not just Salisu!! Bale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's There Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 33 minutes ago, LeG said: Wow...its not just Salisu!! Should we be getting excited? If not, I'm sorry...but I AM getting excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc4prem Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 7 minutes ago, trousers said: Bale? I've heard he was found googling Stoneham golf course during a recent match whilst on the subs bench, which is partly why Zidane left him unused. Make of that what you will... 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 58 minutes ago, LeG said: Wow...its not just Salisu!! Interesting any clues as to position? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, LeG said: Wow...its not just Salisu!! @LeG... Does the "wow" simply relate to the fact that it's two players we're on the cusp of signing or is the "wow" a reflection of how good the as yet unnamed other signing is? #giveusaclue Edited 23 July, 2020 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsFan86 Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 I'm hoping it's a CM, Someone who is going to dominate, Perhaps Loftus Cheek could be good here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 1 hour ago, LeG said: Wow...its not just Salisu!! How good is your source on this one @LeG? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 20 minutes ago, SaintsFan86 said: I'm hoping it's a CM, Someone who is going to dominate, Perhaps Loftus Cheek could be good here. When I think of 'dominant' midfielders Loftus Cheek doesn't spring to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsaint1 Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 7 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: When I think of 'dominant' midfielders Loftus Cheek doesn't spring to mind. Definitely more 'dominant' than what we currently have in CM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, woodsaint1 said: Definitely more 'dominant' than what we currently have in CM Not really, as Hojbjerg and Ward-Prowse are among the top PL ball winning central midfielders stats wise. Romeu also isn't one to hide from a tackle. Edited 23 July, 2020 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteleySaint30 Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 How reliable is LeGod??????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cartman Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 1 hour ago, LeG said: Wow...its not just Salisu!! Position? Nationality? League? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsaint1 Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 16 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: Not really, as Hojbjerg and Ward-Prowse are among the top PL ball winning central midfielders stats wise. Romeu also isn't one to hide from a tackle. If we had the chance to sign Loftus Cheek i would take him no doubt. Hes very strong in possession, good in the air and decent going forward. Interception or ball winning numbers doesnt equate to being dominant, it could just mean that you're spending more time behind the ball - hence why Bournemouth have 3 players in the top 16. Same as Brighton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 I’d say RLC is a pretty dominant CM. Whether he’d fit into the high pressing, high energy system is another question, would I take him? Absolutely, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 2 hours ago, LeG said: Wow...its not just Salisu!! It's M&S Salisu? 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansums Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 16 minutes ago, Cartman said: Position? Nationality? League? Name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 39 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: Not really, as Hojbjerg and Ward-Prowse are among the top PL ball winning central midfielders stats wise. Romeu also isn't one to hide from a tackle. I don't understand why you keep on about Hojbjerg not being a good tackler and ball winner. The stats you refer to are pretty clear that he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangely Brown Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 KWP perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 23 minutes ago, Cartman said: Position? Nationality? League? I’m guessing right back, English, premier league. Double-barrelled surname too. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 1 minute ago, Strangely Brown said: KWP perhaps? Lol beat me to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 KWP wouldn’t really warrant a ‘wow’ though. LeG you dirty little tease. 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 Winks and KWP, there you go what a good guess that was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cartman Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Chewy said: I’m guessing right back, English, premier league. Double-barrelled surname too. 😉 Wan-Bissaka! No? Alexander-Arnold! Edited 23 July, 2020 by Cartman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 3 minutes ago, Cartman said: Wan-Bissaka! No? Alexander-Arnold! Alexander-Arnold is so scouse I’m not sure he counts as English. Can’t understand a word he says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Matthew Le God said: When I think of 'dominant' midfielders Loftus Cheek doesn't spring to mind. If i were to throw a name out there who would fit Saints check boxes, I wonder if we'd try to get in Ronaldo Vieira as a replacement for PEH. Played in the England unders set-up so Crocker would know him. 22, Has potential to further increase in value. Has had regular game time for Sampdoria, and Leeds before that. Edited 23 July, 2020 by Nolan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cartman Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 3 minutes ago, Nolan said: If i were to throw a name out there who would fit Saints check boxes, I wonder if we'd try to get in Ronaldo Vieira as a replacement for PEH. Played in the England unders set-up so Crocker would know him. 22, Has potential to further increase in value. Has had regular game time for Sampdoria, and Leeds before that. Koopmeiners for me. https://footballbh.net/2020/03/21/teun-koopmeiners-2019-20-scout-report-tactical-analysis-tactics/ https://footballbh.net/2020/05/07/eredivisie-2019-20-teun-koopmeiners-scout-report-tactical-analysis-tactics/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 23 July, 2020 Share Posted 23 July, 2020 My money is on Folarin Balogun: https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/folarin-balogun/profil/spieler/503770 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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