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Elliott Cuff

Elliott Cuff

Sports Journalist · 63 articles

Southampton lead the race for Lille full-back Malcuit
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Southampton lead the race for Lille full-back Malcuit

Southampton have entered the race for Lille defender Kévin Malcuit, and have made an approach in the last few hours, according to Gianluca Di Marzio. Malcuit, the 27-year old Frenchman, has also attracted the interest of Napoli this summer, but it appears that the Saints are the frontrunners for the full-backs signature. Cédric Soares is […]

Gabbiadini considers move away from Saints
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Gabbiadini considers move away from Saints

Southampton striker Manolo Gabbiadini is ready to consider his future with the club, according to reports, with a return to Italy a possibility. The 26-year Italy international enjoyed a successful period when he initially signed for the South Coast Premier League club, but struggled for large periods of last season, as Southampton narrowly avoided relegation. […]

Southampton offered boost in Petagna hunt
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Southampton offered boost in Petagna hunt

Atalanta striker Andrea Petagna continues to offer Southampton hope, with the 23-year old not overly keen on a potential move to SPAL, according to Italian reports. The Italy international forward has been linked with a move to the Premier League with Southampton recently, but reports have suggested that fellow Serie A outfit SPAL have already […]

Former Saints defender Gardos expresses disappointment at release
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Former Saints defender Gardos expresses disappointment at release

Former Southampton defender Florin Gardoș has expressed his disappointment at having been released by the club, claiming he feels he was never given a chance. The Romanian defender was one of two senior players named in the South Coast club’s released list earlier this month, alongside full-back Jeremy Pied, and many fans were fairly unconcerned […]

Hughes adamant new signing isn’t Tadic replacement
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Hughes adamant new signing isn’t Tadic replacement

Southampton boss Mark Hughes has stressed that new signing Mohamed Elyounoussi is not a direct replacement for Dušan Tadić. The Serbia international left St Mary’s for Ajax’s Johan Cruyff Arena this week, ending a four year stint with the South Coast club for around £15million. While much of that transfer fee was reinvested in 23-year […]

Southampton goalkeeper Taylor offered deal extension
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Southampton goalkeeper Taylor offered deal extension

Southampton have offered goalkeeper Stuart Taylor a contract extension, with his current deal set to expire this summer. The former Arsenal and Manchester City goalkeeper who is famed for having made staggeringly few appearances in all competitions, less than 100, in his over 20-year career, was signed by Southampton in 2016 having been released from […]

Saints forced to splash out to extend McCarthy’s current deal
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Saints forced to splash out to extend McCarthy’s current deal

Southampton may be forced to shell out if they want to extend Alex McCarthy’s contract with the club this summer. The 28-year old goalkeeper is out of contract next summer and Saints may need to make him one of their highest earners in order to extend his deal. Having replaced Fraser Forster as the club’s […]

Pied and Gardoș among Southampton players released
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Pied and Gardoș among Southampton players released

Southampton release Florin Gardoș and Jérémy Pied as they announce their list of players who won’t be retained ahead of next season. The duo are the only senior players on the list, although they are joined by a host of academy players. Pied joined the Saints in the summer of 2016 from OGC Nice, signed […]

Southampton offer Hart another attempt at salvation
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Southampton offer Hart another attempt at salvation

Southampton are willing to offer Joe Hart a path to redemption next season after a poor season saw him miss out on England’s World Cup squad, according to the Mirror. England’s former No.1 has spent the last two seasons out on loan from parent club Manchester City, at Torino and West Ham respectively. With West […]

Southampton prepared to sell full-back duo for right price
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Southampton prepared to sell full-back duo for right price

Southampton defensive duo Cédric Soares and Ryan Bertrand will be allowed to leave St. Mary’s this summer for the right price, according to the Telegraph. The Saints are expected to confirm that Mark Hughes will remain as manager next week, and the Welshman is set to make a number of changes to the club’s personnel […]

Wayne Bridge claims Southampton relegation would be ‘ridiculous’
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Wayne Bridge claims Southampton relegation would be ‘ridiculous’

Former Southampton defender and England international Wayne Bridge has said it would be ‘ridiculous’ if the Saints fail to avoid the drop this season, given the level of quality within their squad. Southampton have risen from despair and financial instability in recent years from League One back to the Premier League, where they have laid […]

Southampton Combined XI: Everton (A)
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Southampton Combined XI: Everton (A)

Southampton travel to Goodison Park to face Everton on Saturday, and it’s fair to say that both clubs’ fans haven’t had the best of seasons. While the Toffees can at least be thankful for a likely eighth-place finish, Saints are in a much more dangerous position, in 18th place, just one point and one place […]