DT Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 Bissouma to Spurs for 25m might mean we're marginally safer of JWP going there but wouldn't rule it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 15 minutes ago, DT said: Bissouma to Spurs for 25m might mean we're marginally safer of JWP going there but wouldn't rule it out Cheap when they're talking about Rice being £150m+ I'd expect him to be upwards of £40m, especially to a "top 6" club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 7 minutes ago, Saint Garrett said: Cheap when they're talking about Rice being £150m+ I'd expect him to be upwards of £40m, especially to a "top 6" club. Doesn’t Bissouma have a sexual assault allegation lingering about though? Probably knocked a bit off his price tag. (disclaimer, I don’t know if they have been dropped yet). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 2 minutes ago, Dman said: Doesn’t Bissouma have a sexual assault allegation lingering about though? Probably knocked a bit off his price tag. (disclaimer, I don’t know if they have been dropped yet). No idea, first I've heard of it tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 2 minutes ago, Saint Garrett said: No idea, first I've heard of it tbh. https://www.brightonandhovenews.org/2022/04/06/brighton-and-hove-albion-footballer-remains-under-investigation-in-sex-attack-case/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 (edited) *Already posted* Edited 14 June, 2022 by SuperSAINT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 1 hour ago, DT said: #noholdsbarred Sport Republic out, FFS. We should’ve been taken over by a consortium of rogue Origami masters. #NoFoldsBarred 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 17 hours ago, Saint_clark said: Can't bring myself to get excited about Svanberg I have to say. I can't shake the feeling that he'll end up proving to be a midfielder that's average at everything but good at nothing. well he won't be out of place then - will he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamSaint Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 Anyone know when the players report back for pre-season training? That would be the point by which you'd hope that the significant 'ins' & 'outs' had been completed. But then again, we are talking about Saints.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 16 minutes ago, SuperSAINT said: Sport Republic out, FFS. We should’ve been taken over by a consortium of rogue Origami masters. #NoFoldsBarred Or the makers of Lemsip #nocoldsbarred 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 Just now, DT said: Or the makers of Lemsip #nocoldsbarred Or Shakespeare. #NoHoldsBard 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyell Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 Or the Saudi golf overlords. #noholesparred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 or when one of our scouts goes on celibacy ... #noholesbaird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 The £25m bid for Bissouma, with 12 months on his contract, from a notoriously tight Levy just shows what an utter p*ss-take the £25m Villa bid for JWP was. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 2 minutes ago, SuperSAINT said: The £25m bid for Bissouma, with 12 months on his contract, from a notoriously tight Levy just shows what an utter p*ss-take the £25m Villa bid for JWP was. Also shows that an ever increasing amount of players at the mid table sides are letting their contracts run down as it makes them far more attractive to buy than when they have crazy price tags like JWP will this summer. Clear trend, especially with players who sign four year contracts. A year to settle, two to attract attention and by then the selling club are forced to sell for a tame fee versus the quality of the player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBitterne Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 2 minutes ago, Dusic said: Also shows that an ever increasing amount of players at the mid table sides are letting their contracts run down as it makes them far more attractive to buy than when they have crazy price tags like JWP will this summer. Clear trend, especially with players who sign four year contracts. A year to settle, two to attract attention and by then the selling club are forced to sell for a tame fee versus the quality of the player. That contract for JWP one of the smarter things the clubs done in recent years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_lambden Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 (edited) Oxford fan at work reckons we've enquired about Luke McNally. Centre-back, 22 yo. Was liked to Spurs at the end of last season. Said he's very good in the air and a decent tackler. Edited 14 June, 2022 by Saint_lambden 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 2 hours ago, skintsaint said: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/61783551 Seems a bit cheap. Will be a top player. I thought that. Perhaps was seeing out his contract, so Ajax didn't have a strong hand. Player power was strong, but it feels like it is getting stronger, with many seeing out contracts and not putting themselves in situations were the current club can demand a fee so big they can't get a move. This could well happen with Salisu and others, and without that big transfer fee maybe every two or three years, it becomes impossible to balance the books. The only other option is to cut the wage bill significantly, so as to not overspend in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 36 minutes ago, Dusic said: Also shows that an ever increasing amount of players at the mid table sides are letting their contracts run down as it makes them far more attractive to buy than when they have crazy price tags like JWP will this summer. Clear trend, especially with players who sign four year contracts. A year to settle, two to attract attention and by then the selling club are forced to sell for a tame fee versus the quality of the player. Absolutely this. Watch Salisu walk for a fee much smaller than the £40m Newcastle offered. And of course we ought to be buying players towards the end of their contracts elsewhere too. Everyone is starting to do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 17 minutes ago, Chez said: I thought that. Perhaps was seeing out his contract, so Ajax didn't have a strong hand. Player power was strong, but it feels like it is getting stronger, with many seeing out contracts and not putting themselves in situations were the current club can demand a fee so big they can't get a move. This could well happen with Salisu and others, and without that big transfer fee maybe every two or three years, it becomes impossible to balance the books. The only other option is to cut the wage bill significantly, so as to not overspend in the first place. Was always likely to happen given the Bosman ruling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 35 minutes ago, Saint_lambden said: Oxford fan at work reckons we've enquired about Luke McNally. Centre-back, 22 yo. Was liked to Spurs at the end of last season. Said he's very good in the air and a decent tackler. That's interesting. I've often felt we need an old school "head it, kick it, block it" centre-back. Someone who could come from the lower leagues but still adapt well to the Premier League like Lewis Dunk did as Brighton moved through the leagues, for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 44 minutes ago, Saint_lambden said: Oxford fan at work reckons we've enquired about Luke McNally. Centre-back, 22 yo. Was liked to Spurs at the end of last season. Said he's very good in the air and a decent tackler. I like these old school style links. Got to be worth a look at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 8 minutes ago, Ivan Katalinic's 'tache said: That's interesting. I've often felt we need an old school "head it, kick it, block it" centre-back. Someone who could come from the lower leagues but still adapt well to the Premier League like Lewis Dunk did as Brighton moved through the leagues, for example. Agree. 100% (as they say on Love Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 11 minutes ago, Toadhall Saint said: Was always likely to happen given the Bosman ruling. Absolutely, but that was over 25 years ago and it feels like its only the last few years where players are turning down the `no brainer' extensions (that wouldn't stop them moving if they wanted anyway) to give them greater flexibility. Zaha being stuck behind a £70m transfer fee request typifies why players are not signing those deals as often. Clubs like ours need to be very careful as this escalates. I know we as fans don't want to hear it, but a massive bid for one of our players could be a good thing. We do need that cash and if we don't sell players at their peak they are increasingly going to walk on frees. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 53 minutes ago, Saint_lambden said: Oxford fan at work reckons we've enquired about Luke McNally. Centre-back, 22 yo. Was liked to Spurs at the end of last season. Said he's very good in the air and a decent tackler. Whenever I see "Oxford" and "CB", Mark Wright immediately springs to mind. I wonder if he is as classy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 1 hour ago, skintsaint said: or when one of our scouts goes on celibacy ... #noholesbaird Or TV news behemoths #noandrewmarred 5 minutes ago, Chez said: Absolutely, but that was over 25 years ago and it feels like its only the last few years where players are turning down the `no brainer' extensions (that wouldn't stop them moving if they wanted anyway) to give them greater flexibility. Zaha being stuck behind a £70m transfer fee request typifies why players are not signing those deals as often. Clubs like ours need to be very careful as this escalates. I know we as fans don't want to hear it, but a massive bid for one of our players could be a good thing. We do need that cash and if we don't sell players at their peak they are increasingly going to walk on frees. Which is why I think we should bite the bullet but make sure that a) we get as near to 100m as possible for our captain and England international with years on his contract but b) we replace him (and other positions) with the money. If the club's answer is Harry Winks it is very depressing indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 1 hour ago, CamSaint said: Anyone know when the players report back for pre-season training? That would be the point by which you'd hope that the significant 'ins' & 'outs' had been completed. But then again, we are talking about Saints.......... How long have you been a Saints supporter? We all know where this transfer window is heading. Just assume next season's team will look remarkably similar to last year's with the odd addition to the squad who will be described as "one for the future". Feb 12, 1980 seems an awful long time ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 1 minute ago, Charlie Wayman said: How long have you been a Saints supporter? We all know where this transfer window is heading. Just assume next season's team will look remarkably similar to last year's with the odd addition to the squad who will be described as "one for the future". Feb 12, 1980 seems an awful long time ago. With each passing day its more and more likely yes. Oh im so looking forward to seeing Long, Stephens, Redmond, Moi, Bednarek and Diallo in and around the first eleven. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 1 hour ago, Chez said: I thought that. Perhaps was seeing out his contract, so Ajax didn't have a strong hand. Player power was strong, but it feels like it is getting stronger, with many seeing out contracts and not putting themselves in situations were the current club can demand a fee so big they can't get a move. This could well happen with Salisu and others, and without that big transfer fee maybe every two or three years, it becomes impossible to balance the books. The only other option is to cut the wage bill significantly, so as to not overspend in the first place. Isn't that Dusan Tadic in the picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Chez said: I thought that. Perhaps was seeing out his contract, so Ajax didn't have a strong hand. Player power was strong, but it feels like it is getting stronger, with many seeing out contracts and not putting themselves in situations were the current club can demand a fee so big they can't get a move. This could well happen with Salisu and others, and without that big transfer fee maybe every two or three years, it becomes impossible to balance the books. The only other option is to cut the wage bill significantly, so as to not overspend in the first place. Best thing about this is he is leaving the eredevise whilst still young (20) so will improve as the quality of league improves rather than plateau. Tadic still Ajax's best player by a mile ( 13 goals and 19 assists hahaha) and even Davy Klassen scored 8 goals last year. Edited 14 June, 2022 by Convict Colony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 (edited) ... Edited 14 June, 2022 by miserableoldgit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 https://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/southampton/news/57885/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnia Cherie Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 2 hours ago, DT said: Agree. 100% (as they say on Love Island) Look. I know there's not much footy to watch but Love Island???!!! Have a word with yourself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Fastenbüttl Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 Lucas Moura is possibly available from Spurs. There's another dream signing that has 0% chance of happening. He'd be great for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloggy saint Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 2 hours ago, DT said: Which is why I think we should bite the bullet but make sure that a) we get as near to 100m as possible for our captain and England international with years on his contract. We'd be extremely lucky to get 60m, 100m is just fantasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 18 minutes ago, cloggy saint said: We'd be extremely lucky to get 60m, 100m is just fantasy. More the principle than the numbers. ok 60. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 1 hour ago, Sarnia Cherie said: Look. I know there's not much footy to watch but Love Island???!!! Have a word with yourself. Who is going to crack on and who is going to get mugged off!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 8 minutes ago, Turkish said: Who is going to crack on and who is going to get mugged off!!! Risk of getting Pied. Jeremy Pied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteleySaint30 Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 1 hour ago, miserableoldgit said: https://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/southampton/news/57885/ Article writer = #anker..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloggy saint Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 1 hour ago, whiteleySaint30 said: Article writer = #anker..... It's funny 'cos it's true 😆, the author is spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteleySaint30 Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 20 minutes ago, cloggy saint said: It's funny 'cos it's true 😆, the author is spot on. Keep clapping happy and being hoodwinked by all those at the club. Absolute mug....... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 I'm guilty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkoksaint Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 6 hours ago, DT said: Agree. 100% (as they say on Love Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkoksaint Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 6 hours ago, Ivan Katalinic's 'tache said: That's interesting. I've often felt we need an old school "head it, kick it, block it" centre-back. Someone who could come from the lower leagues but still adapt well to the Premier League like Lewis Dunk did as Brighton moved through the leagues, for example. Richard Dryden anyone!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloggy saint Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 37 minutes ago, whiteleySaint30 said: Keep clapping happy and being hoodwinked by all those at the club. Absolute mug....... Will do, keep being a bed-wetting loser. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 (edited) 46 minutes ago, whiteleySaint30 said: Keep clapping happy and being hoodwinked by all those at the club. Absolute mug....... What are they hoodwinking us about? And what evidence do you have that it is the case? Edited 14 June, 2022 by Matthew Le God 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvSFC Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 Vincent Kompany taking charge at Burnley, so they're likely to have first call on the Man City youngsters, although links have seemingly gone quiet there with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 (edited) 37 minutes ago, HarvSFC said: Vincent Kompany taking charge at Burnley, so they're likely to have first call on the Man City youngsters, although links have seemingly gone quiet there with us. I doubt Kompany being manager would mean if both Saints and Burnley offered Liam Delap regular games on loan would see player or Man City pick the Championship over the PL. Edited 14 June, 2022 by Matthew Le God 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 27 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: I doubt Kompany being manager would mean if both Saints and Burnley offered Liam Delap regular games on loan would see player or Man City would pick the Championship over the PL. I think he’ll be a good manager. Would have liked him to replace Ralph. Ah well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 14 June, 2022 Share Posted 14 June, 2022 10 minutes ago, DT said: I think he’ll be a good manager. Would have liked him to replace Ralph. Ah well. Cant believe we will find out if he is good or not at this version of Burnley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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