Summer Transfer Window 2024

[trousers]

4 minutes ago, SaintsFan86 said:

CF.

I reckon there's a chance that Archer's good performance last night* might have helped swayed the club's priorities in another direction? I certainly feel less doubtful than I was previously that Archer could fulfill the 'centre forward' role. 

(*The usual "but it was against Cardiff's second 11" caveat, of course...)

Edited 29 August, 2024 by trousers

[Dirkdiggler]

Just now, Appy said:

Think it  was salad cream 

During the 1993–94 season Beasant sustained an unusual injury when, while making a sandwich in his kitchen, he dropped a 2 kg glass bottle of salad cream on his foot, severing the tendon to his big toe. As a result, he missed eight weeks of the season.

[davefizzy14]

12 minutes ago, Patches O Houlihan said:

Thanks Dave. So which other strikers are available? 

Or are we just committing to a winger ie Cornet or the Dutch/Morrocan LGBT aficionado?

Well in my opinion I would like to think we are targeting a big, strong powerful number 9 to go along with what we already have in attack. I still think doing a deal for Broja for around £15m-£18m would be good. I know we have been linked with Cornet in loan. So guess we will just have to see on that one.

Edited 29 August, 2024 by davefizzy14

[Disco Stu]

My feeling is we still lack a genuine CF but Russells remarks about playing Armstrong in the middle was laying the groundwork for a winger coming and no striker.

[Dirkdiggler]

Is there any real updates on the locness drogba 

[Disco Stu]

Just now, Dirkdiggler said:

Is there any real updates on the locness drogba 

2 weeks.

[miserableoldgit]

15 minutes ago, OttawaSaint said:

Was it Dave Beasant that dropped a jar on his foot and got injured?

Could have been....that's what I was trying to drag from the ever-decreasing memory-bank!

[Dellyears]

12 minutes ago, davefizzy14 said:

Sounds like this one is off the table. Hopefully we have other targets we ate working on. Broja would be ideal. 

How does anyone imagine Broja would be ideal? Yet another case for the treatment room. And when he's on the pitch he is 'lazy with flashy patches'

[miserableoldgit]

2 minutes ago, davefizzy14 said:

Well in my opinion I would like to think we are targeting a big, strong powerful number 9 to go along with what we already have in attack. I still think doing a deal for Broja for around £15m-£18m would be good. I know we have been linked with Cornet in loan. So guess we will just have to see on that one.

Even though he has just failed his medical at Ipswich?

[Jaime]

Orri Oskarsson would be nice. I'd rather we sell him to city than Kobenhavn. 

[beatlesaint]

17 minutes ago, Disco Stu said:

My feeling is we still lack a genuine CF but Russells remarks about playing Armstrong in the middle was laying the groundwork for a winger coming and no striker.

Worrying cos it worked so well before in the Prem didn’t it?
He’s better out wide, he’s not up to the standard to outfox the centre backs we’ll be up against week in, week out.

Edited 29 August, 2024 by beatlesaint

[qwertyell]

Just now, beatlesaint said:

He’s better out wide

In the Championship.

In the PL he's been as poor out wide as he has through the middle.

[Hopper]

1 minute ago, beatlesaint said:

Worrying cos it worked so well before in the Prem didn’t it?
He’s better out wide, he’s not up to the standard to outfox the centre backs we’ll be up against week in, week out.

I do agree but I think Matty Fernandes / Lallana and or a decent winger might have a bit more about their game to actually find him.

Moreover I think Archer is a better bet to start centrally. Was pretty happy with his sharpness VS Cardiff.

[Midfield_General]

18 minutes ago, Dirkdiggler said:

Is there any real updates on the locness drogba 

"Still fucked", was Martin's surprisingly frank answer in the presser earlier. 

[Saint Fan CaM]

SSN reporting that Saints unlikely to get Alberto over the line before deadline. 🤔🧐😔

[beatlesaint]

4 minutes ago, Hopper said:

I do agree but I think Matty Fernandes / Lallana and or a decent winger might have a bit more about their game to actually find him.

Moreover I think Archer is a better bet to start centrally. Was pretty happy with his sharpness VS Cardiff.

Agree, I would go with Archer personally

[beatlesaint]

5 minutes ago, qwertyell said:

In the Championship.

In the PL he's been as poor out wide as he has through the middle.

Yeah fair point

[Farmer Saint]

2 minutes ago, Saint Fan CaM said:

SSN reporting that Saints unlikely to get Alberto over the line before deadline. 🤔🧐😔

Never properly interested.

[Ivan Katalinic's 'tache]

33 minutes ago, Disco Stu said:

2 weeks.

I wish Russ would be honest and admit it’s a rolling 2 weeks…

[Toadhall Saint]

1 hour ago, notnowcato said:

He’s gone to feed Fluffy and Fang. 

You shouldn’t have told him that.

[CSA96]

42 minutes ago, Dman said:

has Nketiah moved on yet? Surely as the window draws closer, Arsenal will budge - possibly a loan with option...? 

Had a medical with Palace, who have committed to spending £30m on him and picking up his £100k a week wage

[Toadhall Saint]

27 minutes ago, qwertyell said:

In the Championship.

In the PL he's been as poor out wide as he has through the middle.

2 games?

[The Curse of St Mary's]

I think a winger more needed than an out and out CF. BBD and Archer could play CF role imo. Even a fit RS could be useful in that position so on paper we have enough numbers to play CF. Quality of them is questionable still but we'd have to let one of them go to accommodate another CF imo. Edozie just doesn't cut the mustard at this level. He's not going to contribute anywhere near enough goals or even assists so I'd rather replace him and let him out on loan or sell him. 

[Saint_Ash]

6 minutes ago, CSA96 said:

Had a medical with Palace, who have committed to spending £30m on him and picking up his £100k a week wage

What the hell has Nketiah done to be on £100k a week? Must have a cracking agent. 

[CSA96]

Just now, Saint_Ash said:

What the hell has Nketiah done to be on £100k a week? Must have a cracking agent. 

Went on a scoring run at Arsenal just as his deal was up for renewal and Jesus was injured. Very fortunate, never a £100k striker

[Ball boy]

10 minutes ago, The Curse of St Mary's said:

I think a winger more needed than an out and out CF. BBD and Archer could play CF role imo. Even a fit RS could be useful in that position so on paper we have enough numbers to play CF. Quality of them is questionable still but we'd have to let one of them go to accommodate another CF imo. Edozie just doesn't cut the mustard at this level. He's not going to contribute anywhere near enough goals or even assists so I'd rather replace him and let him out on loan or sell him. 

I think trust Tyler to nail down that left wing spot. 
let’s not have any panic buys like January 2023 that clog up the next transfer windows. 

[hypochondriac]

Right I'm just off to Paris. Fully expect to see Ramsdale's smiling face when we touch down in about 90 minutes. 

[Crouchie's Lawyer]

Never normally ITK but Fraser on a flight from Newcastle to Soton. Mate is on the same flight and just told me. Could be nothing, could be something

[sfc4prem]

Just now, Crouchie's Lawyer said:

Never normally ITK but Fraser on a flight from Newcastle to Soton. Mate is on the same flight and just told me. Could be nothing, could be something

He loves it down here on the south coast, does old Ryan.

[Suhari]

1 minute ago, hypochondriac said:

Right I'm just off to Paris. Fully expect to see Ramsdale's smiling face when we touch down in about 90 minutes. 

Signing didn't happen during my travel to Belgium today.

Hope you have more luck than me!

[Dusic]

3 minutes ago, Crouchie's Lawyer said:

Never normally ITK but Fraser on a flight from Newcastle to Soton. Mate is on the same flight and just told me. Could be nothing, could be something

He lives in Bmth area and presumably has been training up there - have been a few pics of him taking the same flight this summer so nothing out of the ordinary.

[SNSUN]

25 minutes ago, CSA96 said:

Went on a scoring run at Arsenal just as his deal was up for renewal and Jesus was injured. Very fortunate, never a £100k striker

Ah the Che Adams play book. Have a hot streak just before a transfer window or contract renewal whilst being very average the rest of the time. 

[Hopper]

23 minutes ago, Ball boy said:

I think trust Tyler to nail down that left wing spot. 
let’s not have any panic buys like January 2023 that clog up the next transfer windows. 

I think Tyler is much more effective in the 10 when he can pick up the ball and drive centrally.

[Fabrice29]

21 minutes ago, Crouchie's Lawyer said:

Never normally ITK but Fraser on a flight from Newcastle to Soton. Mate is on the same flight and just told me. Could be nothing, could be something

Pretty sure he lives here and comes back for weekends. That said, I'd be shocked if he doesn't sign.

[gio1saints]

2 minutes ago, Fabrice29 said:

Pretty sure he lives here and comes back for weekends. That said, I'd be shocked if he doesn't sign.

Agree. But if you are leaving your North East club in next 36 hours you’d normally be hanging around near your club in order to attend the required medical for whoever asks about you. Him travelling down south suggests he thinks if there’s any medical happening he needs be down here for it. 

[AlexLaw76]

1 minute ago, gio1saints said:

Agree. But if you are leaving your North East club in next 36 hours you’d normally be hanging around near your club in order to attend the required medical for whoever asks about you. Him travelling down south suggests he thinks if there’s any medical happening he needs be down here for it. 

Medical can happen all over, so expect he is just home for the weekend

Edited 29 August, 2024 by AlexLaw76

[Saint Scott]

2 minutes ago, gio1saints said:

Agree. But if you are leaving your North East club in next 36 hours you’d normally be hanging around near your club in order to attend the required medical for whoever asks about you. Him travelling down south suggests he thinks if there’s any medical happening he needs be down here for it. 

It's his Peter Odemwingie moment

[Saint Billy]

1 hour ago, CSA96 said:

Went on a scoring run at Arsenal just as his deal was up for renewal and Jesus was injured. Very fortunate, never a £100k striker

Those bloody sandals are a nightmare.

[hypochondriac]

Ffs arrived in Paris and nothing bloody happened. 

[MilwaukeeSaint]

Really hope the winger signing we are allegedly seeking doesn't end up being Fraser. More than fine with us getting him in, but would hope that would be alongside a more exciting signing as well.

[Ivan Katalinic's 'tache]

6 minutes ago, hypochondriac said:

Ffs arrived in Paris and nothing bloody happened. 

Can’t help wondering if the hold up (if indeed there is one) is to do with Arsenal finalising their replacement before allowing Ramsdale to finalise his move. Given they had it virtually all agreed and the deadline is tomorrow, hopefully the pieces all start to fall into place imminently…

[Convict Colony]

7 minutes ago, hypochondriac said:

Ffs arrived in Paris and nothing bloody happened. 

Hypo in Paris

Crack out the beret and flounce around designer shops mate

[OttawaSaint]

8 minutes ago, hypochondriac said:

Ffs arrived in Paris and nothing bloody happened. 

Were you expecting a big welcome? Union Jacks up, a whole fanfare for your arrival?

[BARCELONASAINT]

Unless Saints pull a rabbit out of the hat it is looking more and more likely that any attacker we get in will be someone way down our list if even on the initial list at all. I hope we are all pleasantly surprised tomorrow but i have a horrible feeling it will be someones injury prone, hardly played any competitive football in the last 12 months player!

I don't know why we waste so much of our time chasing South American players. My son is a football agent and deals predominantly with the South American market and he tells me it is horrendous when dealing with agents and clubs over there. 

[FarehamSaintJames]

37 minutes ago, gio1saints said:

Agree. But if you are leaving your North East club in next 36 hours you’d normally be hanging around near your club in order to attend the required medical for whoever asks about you. Him travelling down south suggests he thinks if there’s any medical happening he needs be down here for it. 

He has a place in Winchester, pretty sure he said in an interview last season his missus lives down here.

[Harry_SFC]

Just now, BARCELONASAINT said:

Unless Saints pull a rabbit out of the hat it is looking more and more likely that any attacker we get in will be someone way down our list if even on the initial list at all. I hope we are all pleasantly surprised tomorrow but i have a horrible feeling it will be someones injury prone, hardly played any competitive football in the last 12 months player!

I don't know why we waste so much of our time chasing South American players. My son is a football agent and deals predominantly with the South American market and he tells me it is horrendous when dealing with agents and clubs over there. 

Links have gone quiet since the Ramsdale news broke. Guessing that deal has eaten up more of our budget than we were originally  planning when going for Bijlow. We badly need an exciting attacking signing but I could see Fraser coming in and that's it. 

[Toadhall Saint]

47 minutes ago, Fabrice29 said:

Pretty sure he lives here and comes back for weekends. That said, I'd be shocked if he doesn't sign.

Standard commute then.

[Toadhall Saint]

19 minutes ago, hypochondriac said:

Ffs arrived in Paris and nothing bloody happened. 

Go out and enjoy Paris - all this will be here when you come back.

[hypochondriac]

4 minutes ago, Toadhall Saint said:

Go out and enjoy Paris - all this will be here when you come back.

Not a holiday I'm afraid. 

[ErwinK1961]

12 minutes ago, Harry_SFC said:

Links have gone quiet since the Ramsdale news broke. Guessing that deal has eaten up more of our budget than we were originally  planning when going for Bijlow. We badly need an exciting attacking signing but I could see Fraser coming in and that's it. 

We still have a loan spot.