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Southampton “remain in the race” to sign Josip Vukovic this summer, according to talkSPORT. Saints will be rivalled by Aston Villa and Leeds United, however, who are also keen on bringing in the Maritimo midfielder. Leeds’ interest could rely on the future of key man Kalvin Phillips, who continues to be linked with a move […]
Southampton have entered the race to sign Ruben Aguilar, according to L’Equipe, via Get French Football News. Saints are not alone in expressing an interest in the Montpellier right-back, however. Fellow Premier League duo Brighton and Crystal Palace are also being linked with acquiring Aguilar’s signature, as well as Monaco. The 26-year-old is thought to […]
Southampton are interested in signing Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile, according to Soccer Link, via Get French Football News. The 18-year-old is a defender of undoubted potential, making 20 appearances in Ligue 1 last season. Southampton have reportedly “joined a host of interested sides” with regards to Badiashile. Among those teams in the race to sign him […]
Saint-Etienne are still interested in signing Mario Lemina this summer, but his wage demands could be a stumbling block. That’s according to L’Equipe, via Inside Futbol, who claim the 25-year-old is still very much on the radar of the Ligue 1 club. They see him as someone who can “bolster their midfield options”, but the […]
Stuart Armstrong hasn’t travelled with Southampton for their pre-season trip to Austria, due to illness. Ralph Hasenhuttl and his players have visited the Montafon region of Austria to take part in a training camp, ahead of the 2019/20 season. Southampton have confirmed that 26 players have travelled in total, but Armstrong isn’t one of them. […]
Mario Lemina has told Ralph Hasenhuttl that he wants to leave Southampton this summer, according to the Mirror. The midfielder has slotted in well since arriving at St Mary’s from Juventus two years ago, making 49 appearances over the last couple of seasons. Injury problems have curtailed the Gabon international’s progress, however, meaning he has […]
Danny Ings believes it is an “exciting” time to be a Southampton player, as Ralph Hasenhuttl continues to impress as manager. Ings officially completed his £20 million move from Liverpool at the start of the week, having initially been on loan at St Mary’s last season. The 26-year-old has had his injury problems, both for […]
Southampton will face stiff competition from Sassuolo for the signing of David Okereke, according to Corriere dello Sport, via Inside Futbol. The Nigerian impressed in Serie B with Spezia last season, with Saints one of several clubs monitoring his progress. Fellow Premier League duo West Ham and Crystal Palace have shown interest, as well as […]
Southampton are still interested in signing Bordeaux forward Francois Kamano this summer, according to TuttoMercatoWeb, via Sport Witness. Saints have already been eyeing up the Guinea international, showing an interest early last season and up until January. A deal never materialised, however, but there is a chance that Kamano’s future may still lie at St […]
Ralph Hasenhuttl has taken just a two-week holiday and is already back at Southampton ahead of next season, report the Daily Echo. While the Saints players won’t return for pre-season training until late June, the Austrian has not allowed himself such a luxury. Hasenhuttl enjoyed a fortnight away, following a stressful season that saw Southampton […]
Southampton are one of three Premier League clubs interested in signing highly-rated Frenchman William Saliba, according to Poteaux Carres. The Saint-Etienne star is just 18 years of age, with a bright future predicted after a string of mature displays in the club’s first team. Saliba is seen as someone who can strengthen Saints’ central defensive […]
Southampton have seen an £8million bid for Birmingham City star Che Adams rejected, according to the Daily Mail. Saints have shown an interest in the striker previously, unsuccessfully attempting to sign him back in January, partly due to Birmingham facing an EFL transfer embargo. Southampton are not letting go without a fight, however, with Ralph […]
