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Charlie Smith

Charlie Smith

Sports Journalist · 152 articles

Freelance football writer. Leeds United fan

Saints should sell Forster if they manage to seal Savin move
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Saints should sell Forster if they manage to seal Savin move

Southampton have been linked with a move for Accrington Stanley goalkeeper Toby Savin. Reports last month suggested that the Saints were ready to make their move for the 19-year-old ahead of the January window. Savin has kept four clean sheets in 12 fixtures for Stanley this season and is already part of the England set-up […]

Southampton tracking Real Sociedad’s Adnan Januzaj
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Southampton tracking Real Sociedad’s Adnan Januzaj

Southampton and Premier League rivals Brighton are both thought to be tracking Real Sociedad winger Adnan Januzaj, according to Belgian outlet Het Laatste Nieuws, relayed by Sports Witness. The report claims that both the Saints and the Seagulls are following the player closely ahead of the January window, with either side needing €25m (£22.4m) for Sociedad to part ways with […]

Saints fans react as Stuart Armstrong sits out Scotland’s play-off triumph
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Saints fans react as Stuart Armstrong sits out Scotland’s play-off triumph

Stuart Armstrong is currently away on international duty with Scotland. However, the Saints star didn’t feature in their memorable play-off win over Serbia on Thursday, much to the bemusement of Southampton legend Matt Le Tissier. The 28-year-old, who has 21 international caps to his name, was named as a substitute under Steve Clarke but was […]

Saints target Husein Balic speaks out on transfer rumours
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Saints target Husein Balic speaks out on transfer rumours

Southampton, Scottish giants Celtic and Thomas Frank’s Brentford are all thought to have shown an interest in Austrian winger Husein Balic recently, and the 24-year-old has now addressed those rumours ahead of a potential January switch. Balic, who is known for his electric pace, was asked about the recent transfer reports to the three British sides […]

Southampton need to up reported Elyounoussi valuation
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Southampton need to up reported Elyounoussi valuation

Mohamed Elyounoussi has been in fine form for Celtic in recent weeks.  The 26-year-old, who rejoined the Scottish giants over the summer for a second loan spell, has scored 12 goals in all competitions for club and country this season. Prior to the international break, the Norwegian netted a hat-trick in the 4-1 win over Motherwell, and […]

Southampton should consider cashing in on Forster this January
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Southampton should consider cashing in on Forster this January

Former Leeds United man Noel Whelan has urged Marcelo Bielsa to make a move for Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster in the January window. The 32-year-old is yet to make an appearance under Ralph Hasenhuttl this season, with the towering shot-stopper becoming the club’s number two behind Alex McCarthy. Talking exclusively to Football Insider, Whelan addressed […]

Southampton reportedly set Elyounoussi January valuation
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Southampton reportedly set Elyounoussi January valuation

Mohamed Elyounoussi has been one of a few shining lights for Celtic this season.  The 26-year-old fired in a hat-trick in the 4-1 win over Motherwell last weekend, which led to Hoops fans hailing the versatile forward. Elyounoussi is into his second Celtic Park loan spell following his move in the summer, and the Scottish giants […]

Southampton fans react as Ward-Prowse withdraws from England squad
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Southampton fans react as Ward-Prowse withdraws from England squad

James Ward-Prowse withdrew from the latest England squad on Tuesday, and the news was met with a positive reaction from several Southampton supporters on social media. The 26-year-old was called up by Gareth Southgate for the friendly against the Republic of Ireland and upcoming Nations League matches against Belgium and Iceland. However, the Saints midfielder has now pulled out […]

Fraser Forster ‘unlikely’ to seal Celtic return in January
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Fraser Forster ‘unlikely’ to seal Celtic return in January

Fraser Forster is ‘unlikely’ to seal a return to Celtic in January. That’s according to Football Insider, who suggest that a mixture of Forster’s Saints contract and the club’s need to find a replacement for the ‘keeper in the New Year make a Parkhead return difficult. Forster was actually wanted back at Celtic Park over the […]

Saints scouts spotted at Rangers’ 8-0 win over Hamilton
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Saints scouts spotted at Rangers’ 8-0 win over Hamilton

Steven Gerrard’s Rangers thrashed Hamilton Academical 8-0 at Ibrox on Sunday afternoon, with a Southampton scout in attendance. Former Rangers star Ally McCoist, who was also present at Ibrox, confirmed the news as the dominant victory ensured the Glasgow giants regained their nine-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership over rivals Celtic. On talkSPORT, cited by […]

Saints would be better off signing Balic over Cabral in January window
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Saints would be better off signing Balic over Cabral in January window

Southampton have been linked with two exciting wingers in recent weeks ahead of the January window. The Saints, along with Premier League rivals West Ham United, are still thought to be keen on Sporting Lisbon winger Jovane Cabral. The 22-year-old’s current release clause stands at around £55m, with the Cape Verde international scoring two goals […]

Southampton keeping tabs on Austrian winger Husein Balic
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Southampton keeping tabs on Austrian winger Husein Balic

Southampton have reportedly joined Scottish giants Celtic in the race to sign Austrian speedster Husein Balic. That’s according to the Daily Mail, who claimed that the 24-year-old is of interest to the Saints, the Hoops and Championship side Brentford. Balic currently plies his trade for LASK Linz and is under contract until 2024 but could be available for as little […]