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Elliott Cuff

Elliott Cuff

Sports Journalist · 63 articles

Bertrand lined up by Spurs in summer spending spree
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Bertrand lined up by Spurs in summer spending spree

Southampton full-back Ryan Bertrand is being targeted as part of a £65million double swoop by Tottenham for Premier League defenders this summer, according to an Express exclusive. Alongside Swansea defender Alfie Mawson, Mauricio Pochettino is looking to spend highly to strengthen his backline, and has identified Bertrand as a top target. Pochettino is seeking to […]

Hughes want to use FA Cup match to build momentum
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Hughes want to use FA Cup match to build momentum

Mark Hughes confirms that Southampton have no fresh injury concerns, claiming that having squad flexibility and ‘resources’ could help the club in the end-of-season run-in. Southampton face Chelsea at Wembley Stadium this weekend in an FA Cup semi-final tie, and Hughes believes a good performance against the Blues could help build some much needed momentum. […]

Hughes shocked after Elneny has successful red card appeal
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Hughes shocked after Elneny has successful red card appeal

Southampton boss Mark Hughes has admitted that he was surprised to see Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny have his red card overturned. The Egyptian midfielder was sent off against the Saints last weekend, moments after Jack Stephens was given his marching orders, and is now serving a three match ban. Elneny however, had his ban overturned […]

Real Betis to rival Saints for Stoke star
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Real Betis to rival Saints for Stoke star

Southampton are set to battle Real Betis over the signing of Stoke City forward Xherdan Shaqiri in the summer, according to Calciomercato. The Swiss star is likely to depart the bet365 Stadium this summer, especially if the Potters fail to avoid the drop, and Southampton are keen to offer him a way out. The former […]

Saints players who Mark Hughes tried to sign for Stoke
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Saints players who Mark Hughes tried to sign for Stoke

Mark Hughes had more than one reason to accept the Southampton job. Partly for the excitement at being back in the Premier League, and partly for the oppurtinity to work with so many players that he admires highly. In fact, the Stoke Sentinel have reported just how many times the Welshman has tried to sign […]

Jokanović says he is too busy to consider Saints speculation
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Jokanović says he is too busy to consider Saints speculation

Fulham manager Slaviša Jokanović claims that he is too “busy” at Craven Cottage to think about the speculation linking him to Southampton, reports GetWestLondon. The Whites manager has been linked in the last 48 hours with a summer switch to the Saints, who have underperformed under Mauricio Pellegrino this season. Even if Pellegrino staves off […]

Pellegrino claims that Saints were priced out of deals
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Pellegrino claims that Saints were priced out of deals

Mauricio Pellegrino has complained that his side were priced out of deals during the January transfer window, hence why they struggled to significantly strengthen. Southampton lost star defender Virgil van Dijk to Liverpool for £75million at the very beginning of January, yet the club only managed to bring in one addition, in Monaco’s Guido Carrillo […]

Seager joins Yeovil loan on loan till end of the season
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Seager joins Yeovil loan on loan till end of the season

Southampton striker Ryan Seager has joined Yeovil Town on loan, having been recalled from his loan spell with MK Dons. Seager will remain with the Glovers until the end of the season, where he will help to keep the club in the Football League. The 21-year old had been with MK Dons for the first […]

Saints join other Premier League clubs in Slimani chase
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Saints join other Premier League clubs in Slimani chase

Southampton have joined Watford, Newcastle and Turkish Super Lig side Besiktas in chasing after Leicester City striker Islam Slimani. Slimani has failed to establish himself since joining the Foxes from Portuguese giants Sporting CP for £28million 18-months ago, and is rumoured to be keen on leaving, with the Algerian looking for more minutes. A source […]

Wenger desperate for Walcott to stay
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Wenger desperate for Walcott to stay

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger wants to keep hold of Southampton target Theo Walcott at the club in the January transfer window. Southampton have reportedly registered their interest in bringing back the former Saints youngster in recent weeks and were looking to get a loan deal completed in the January transfer window. However, despite Wenger hardly […]

Walcott open to January transfer but prefers loan switch
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Walcott open to January transfer but prefers loan switch

Theo Walcott is open to leaving Arsenal in January, but would prefer a loan move away from the Emirates, according to football.london. Walcott is yet to start a single Premier League game for Arsenal this season, appearing in just four league games for a combined total of 47 minutes. All eight of the former Southampton […]

Arsene Wenger expects goals in Saints game
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Arsene Wenger expects goals in Saints game

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has said that he expects to see goals this weekend, when his Arsenal side travel down to Southampton on Sunday. In the last five matches between the two sides, there have been 15 goals, and Wenger expects to add to this tally. Arsenal are in attacking form, having put six past […]