Summer Transfer Window 2021

[Matthew Le God]

3 hours ago, Saint_clark said:

What a load of nonsense. In terms of minutes he's played the equivalent of 8 games, in a new league in a new country, and you think that's enough to write him off. 

In none of that limited time did he show any glimpses of quality. At least we had occasional sparks of quality from Ramirez & Boufal, even though they ultimately failed at Saints. Elyounoussi did not show any sign of pace, dribbling ability, vision etc that makes it look like he is capable of performing at Premier League level in the role we'd use him.

Edited 1 June, 2021 by Matthew Le God

[Convict Colony]

The interesting thing to check would be what system Basel played and is it similar to our style or completely different.

He was Man of the match v Man City in a European game and scored 13 goals and 17 assists in the same season.

So was it a flash in the pan, a good system or an over performing player ?

[Turkish]

1 minute ago, Convict Colony said:

The interesting thing to check would be what system Basel played and is it similar to our style or completely different.

He was Man of the match v Man City in a European game and scored 13 goals and 17 assists in the same season.

So was it a flash in the pan, a good system or an over performing player ?

We've all seen players look like world beaters in one off games then never do anything for the rest of their careers, doing it consistently over a 38 games season is another matter. He's obviously not a bad player but he's done well playing in much lower standard leagues than the premier league. 

[Kenilworthy]

2 hours ago, Turkish said:

We've all seen players look like world beaters in one off games then never do anything for the rest of their careers, doing it consistently over a 38 games season is another matter. He's obviously not a bad player but he's done well playing in much lower standard leagues than the premier league. 

I really wanted Elyounoussi to be a success. But the first time I saw him was in the 3-0 defeat at Derby. And if a player like him cannot do it in a half-pace friendly game when the tackles are not flying in it doesn't inspire confidence for the Premier League. I agree he hasn't had many chances. But when he was given a go he showed absolutely nothing to suggest he should be given more time. And if the Lemina who wants to play like he did at the Hawthorns was to come back I would welcome him with open arms. But we all know we would just get the Lemina of Newcastle and Wembley.

[Saint_clark]

You've all got much better memories than me as he's had so little opportunities I can't remember him playing at all, for better or worse. 

As for using that Derby game as a barometer, well he only played 45 minutes in that game which also featured Vestergaard, JWP, Steven Davis, Redmond, Armstrong...

[Lighthouse]

12 minutes ago, Saint_clark said:

I can't remember him playing at all, for better or worse.

I think that probably says more about him than you perhaps realise.

[Lallana's Left Peg]

People writing off Elyounoussi are holding our team to a higher standard than I've seen in a while.  I've no doubt he could match the output of most of our other attacking midfielders bar Armstrong if he had the same amount of opportunity.

I'm not against moving on from him and I think he has struggled at Saints but the question you have to ask yourself is - can we afford better?

[Manuel]

I thought he had one pretty decent game.  I expect it was the last time he played so I guess Ralph didn't agree or thought we had better options. 

It looked like he needed to get up to speed, get used to the pace of the league, much as Diallo did when he first arrived.  

[Badger]

11 hours ago, skintsaint said:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTOCQIX-ViM

Bit of Ings about him, seems comfortable with both feet. I know its the usual youtube compilation so not sure on his build up play etc but doesn't look too bad.

Agree. Only Youtube clips seen but looks a better option than Che Adams did at the same stage from the clips of him.

So probably won't happen as we probably consider there are more prssing gaps to fill, unless we know there is a strikers void to fill.

[Billy the Kidd]

Not totally transfer related, as well, he is already our player, but one to keep an eye out for.

Cant wait for him to make his debut at old Trafford in a couple of years 🙄
 

 

[david in sweden]

5 hours ago, Convict Colony said:

The interesting thing to check would be what system Basel played and is it similar to our style or completely different.

He was Man of the match v Man City in a European game and scored 13 goals and 17 assists in the same season.

So was it a flash in the pan, a good system or an over performing player ?

I thought Elyounoussi played as a left winger at Basel ?...(you remember those types who used to run the line - before we got wingbacks)

I think he's had a similar role at Celtic, and has certainly scored a lot of goals and made assists for them. 

He seemed to be stuck in a midfield role with Saints,  but ANYONE who can score goals in our side ought to be playing up top.

[Billy the Kidd]

The live games I saw Ely play, i thought he was played as a right sided winger.

I also think he came into the side at a time when we were generally playing pretty shite, and that affected him quite badly.

I dont mind if we try to see how he goes, but wouldnt be surprised if he was moved on, if you like.

[OldNick]

Id like us to sign Grimes from Swansea. Good combative midfielder, who can score and make a pass

[Saint_clark]

3 hours ago, Lighthouse said:

I think that probably says more about him than you perhaps realise.

Not really, as I don't remember any real stand out performers under Hughes. 

[verlaine1979]

Elyounoussi's big flaw from what I remember, is that he had no acceleration. Whenever he received the ball it took him an age to get moving with it, and there always seemed to be a man on him immediately to nick it away. Maybe memory is playing tricks, but it feels like I saw him get reeled in and dispossessed literally every time he tried to dribble forward.

[VectisSaint]

1 hour ago, Billy the Kidd said:

The live games I saw Ely play, i thought he was played as a right sided winger.

 

He played 5 times for us on the right, but he always plays left or centre for Celtic. He is right-footed so its no surprise that you would think he was a RW, but the reality is that he isn't.

[Hodgey]

Elynoussi isn’t the answer. He’s worse than Walcott, Armstrong, Redmond and Tella. He was woeful under Hughes and then immediately shipped out by Ralph (twice). He’s been in and out of an out of sorts Celtic team in a poor league. Best thing we can do here is get a few million cash and get him off the wage bill - although I doubt you’ll get many takers.

[Billy the Kidd]

42 minutes ago, VectisSaint said:

He played 5 times for us on the right, but he always plays left or centre for Celtic. He is right-footed so its no surprise that you would think he was a RW, but the reality is that he isn't.

Oh i agree with you, in that he was always a LW for me, but he played more on the right for us. Id be ok giving him a chance in preseason.

[Saint Garrett]

1 hour ago, verlaine1979 said:

Elyounoussi's big flaw from what I remember, is that he had no acceleration. Whenever he received the ball it took him an age to get moving with it, and there always seemed to be a man on him immediately to nick it away. Maybe memory is playing tricks, but it feels like I saw him get reeled in and dispossessed literally every time he tried to dribble forward.

Absolutely, he doesn’t have the natural ability IMO to play in the premier league.

Too slow, not technically good enough, doesn’t read the game particularly well, he’s just average to poor at everything. 

[Matthew Le God]

 

[trousers]

1 minute ago, Matthew Le God said:

 

[S-Clarke]

8 minutes ago, trousers said:

Looks like he's allowed to leave Barca on a perm deal, he has solid offers on the table (Which sound like they've been accepted by Barca) from ourselves and West Ham.

I think we know how this is going to end...

[Matthew Le God]

7 minutes ago, trousers said:

Saints and West Ham have made offers for Firpo and Barcelona want €16m.

[Wade Garrett]

No chance of him coming here then.  Might as well be bidding for Messi.

[Matthew Le God]

1 minute ago, S-Clarke said:

I think we know how this is going to end...

With Firpo joining Saints as first choice rather than competing with an established player like Cresswell? 😇

[Matthew Le God]

Just now, Wade Garrett said:

No chance of him coming here then.  Might as well be bidding for Messi.

Easier route to first choice at Saints vs competing with Cresswell.

[S-Clarke]

Just now, Matthew Le God said:

With Firpo joining Saints as first choice rather than competing with an established player like Cresswell? 😇

If it was me and I had a choice between West Ham and ourselves it would be an easy choice at this moment in time tbh. He'll be confident enough in himself to oust Cresswell.

I guess we'll find out but if clubs like West Ham go in on the same players as ourselves then I don't really rate our chances.

[Dusic]

Suprised MLG has resorted to reporting to Tony Banks and Diario.

Maybe time to research sources Matthew as these are known dross.

Edited 1 June, 2021 by Dusic

[The Cat]

16 minutes ago, S-Clarke said:

If it was me and I had a choice between West Ham and ourselves it would be an easy choice at this moment in time tbh. He'll be confident enough in himself to oust Cresswell.

I guess we'll find out but if clubs like West Ham go in on the same players as ourselves then I don't really rate our chances.

They offer European football, higher wages and living in London whereas we have a potential relegation battle and  West Quay. It's going to be a tough choice for the lad.

[The Cat]

Wasn't sure which thread to post this in and couldn't be bothered to start a new one.

Wonder if it's one of our players?

 

 

[Charlie Wayman]

On 30/05/2021 at 22:01, SuperSAINT said:

Something would have gone very, very wrong if we start the season with Elyounoussi / Lemina / Hoedt involved in the squad.

Transfer windows usually go very wrong for saints

[ErwinK1961]

4 minutes ago, The Cat said:

Wasn't sure which thread to post this in and couldn't be bothered to start a new one.

Wonder if it's one of our players?

 

 

Probably Redmond. 

[davefizzy14]

https://amp.sport.es/en/news/mercado-fichajes/barcelona-hopeful-of-selling-junior-firpo-to-southampton-or-west-ham-11785734?__twitter_impression=true

[waylander]

8 minutes ago, davefizzy14 said:

https://amp.sport.es/en/news/mercado-fichajes/barcelona-hopeful-of-selling-junior-firpo-to-southampton-or-west-ham-11785734?__twitter_impression=true

At the quoted price of 16M Euro he would be too expensive for us.

[davefizzy14]

1 minute ago, waylander said:

At the quoted price of 16M Euro he would be too expensive for us.

Thats about 13 million pounds, would like to think we would stretch to that to get in a quality left back.

[S-Clarke]

1 minute ago, waylander said:

At the quoted price of 16M Euro he would be too expensive for us.

Depends how it's structured I guess, we wouldn't pay all of that in one window anyway.

Spread over 3 and you're looking at around 5m euro initial outlay.

[LuckyNumber7]

If it's between us and West Ham then I don't fancy our chances sadly.

Maybe Ronald can put in a good word for us.

[Lee On Solent Saint]

36 minutes ago, The Cat said:

They offer European football, higher wages and living in London whereas we have a potential relegation battle and  West Quay. It's going to be a tough choice for the lad.

Maybe Ron will put in a good word for us!

[SuperSAINT]

30 minutes ago, waylander said:

At the quoted price of 16M Euro he would be too expensive for us.

The Athletic 1st linked us with Firpo back in January.  They mentioned we were likely to revisit the deal in the summer... So hopefully we've had enough time to work out if we can afford it or not.

[JustinSFC]

46 minutes ago, The Cat said:

They offer European football, higher wages and living in London whereas we have a potential relegation battle and  West Quay. It's going to be a tough choice for the lad.

Exactly.

.... Although Barcelona to an apartment in Ocean Village might swing it.

[JustinSFC]

What player in their right mind goes from Barcelona to Southampton?

It isn't happening.

[tajjuk]

Hope the Armstrong thing is true, exactly sort of player we should be after. Young but with a lot of pro games under his belt and seems to getting better year on year. Plenty of pace as well. 

[tajjuk]

Just now, JustinSFC said:

What player in their right mind goes from Barcelona to Southampton?

It isn't happening.

Any professional footballer who is not playing regularly and wants to earn decent wages? He started 6 games for them last year. 

[JustinSFC]

Just now, tajjuk said:

Any professional footballer who is not playing regularly and wants to earn decent wages? He started 6 games for them last year. 

I mean lifestyle.

[SuperSAINT]

5 minutes ago, JustinSFC said:

What player in their right mind goes from Barcelona to Southampton?

It isn't happening.

A bloody good Danish one, back in the day.

[Cartman]

7 minutes ago, JustinSFC said:

What player in their right mind goes from Barcelona to Southampton?

It isn't happening.

I know right? You would think there was a Catalan who came through Barcelona's academy in our squad. Ridiculous!

[Matthew Le God]

26 minutes ago, JustinSFC said:

What player in their right mind goes from Barcelona to Southampton?

It isn't happening.

It is completely unimaginable that a fringe Barcelona player would move to England looking for more gametime and eventually end up at Saints!

Edited 1 June, 2021 by Matthew Le God

[S-Clarke]

Just now, Matthew Le God said:

It is completely unimaginable that a fringe Barcelona player would move to England looking for more gametime and eventually end up at Saints!

So you're saying that after a few years at West Ham, not managing to get into their team, he'll move to us? 😉

[JustinSFC]

10 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said:

It is completely unimaginable that a fringe Barcelona player would move to England looking for more gametime and eventually end up at Saints!

Yeah except he went to Chelsea first.

[Matthew Le God]

Just now, JustinSFC said:

Yeah except he went to Chelsea first.

He is still a former Barcelona player. You'd have a point if we were talking about a key Barcelona player. But Firpo isn't that, he is a fringe player who would be on wages within our structure and we can offer regular first team football to in a major European league. So I'm not sure why Saints going for him would mean he is not in his 'right mind'.