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Luke Osman

Luke Osman

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Football Content Executive at Fresh Press Media Ltd.

Wolfsburg set to tie up deal for Pongracic ahead of Southampton
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Wolfsburg set to tie up deal for Pongracic ahead of Southampton

Wolfsburg are set to complete a deal for Marin Pongracic, according to Kicker, with Southampton poised to miss out on the defender.  Reports suggested that the Red Bull Salzburg centre-back had been a ‘long-term target’ for Saints ahead of the January transfer window, but his short-term future seemingly lies in Germany. Kicker claims that Pongracic will […]

Yoshida eyed by Trabzonspor
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Yoshida eyed by Trabzonspor

Maya Yoshida has reportedly emerged as a transfer target for Turkish club Trabzonspor.  According to claims from Asist Analiz, the Japan international is wanted by the Super Lig club this month as they look to add to their defensive reinforcements.  Yoshida sees his contract at Southampton come to an end in the summer, and with no news […]

Hasenhuttl coy over Walker-Peters speculation
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Hasenhuttl coy over Walker-Peters speculation

Ralph Hasenhuttl was coy when asked about Southampton’s apparent interest in Tottenham Hotspur defender Kyle Walker-Peters.  Saints have been linked with a move for the right-back in recent times as the January transfer window rolls on. Cedric Soares is set to leave at the end of the season when his contract expires, while Yan Valery is […]

Wolfsburg join Southampton in Pongracic race
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Wolfsburg join Southampton in Pongracic race

Southampton could face competition in the race to sign Marin Pongracic from Red Bull Salzburg.  Recent reports have suggested that Saints hold a ‘long-term interest’ in the central defender, who has made three appearances at Under-21 level for Croatia.  However, it seems Southampton are not alone in their admiration of Pongracic, with Austrian outlet Salzburger Nachrichten, as cited by Sport […]

Southampton keen on Mohamed Simakan
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Southampton keen on Mohamed Simakan

Southampton are reportedly interested in signing promising Strasbourg defender Mohamed Simakan. According to claims from Ed Aarons of The Guardian, Saints are joined by Watford and Crystal Palace in the race to sign the youngster.  Twitter: Southampton, Watford and Palace interested in signing defender Mohamed Simakan from Strasbourg. The teenager is valued at €25m (@ed_aarons) Simakan has […]

Rangers slap £8m price tag on Saints-linked Kamara
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Rangers slap £8m price tag on Saints-linked Kamara

Southampton have been linked with a move for Rangers star Glen Kamara recently, and reports suggest that he could be available for as little as £8 million.  Saints will be out to strengthen their options during the January transfer window, which opened on Wednesday. Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side have risen to 12th in the Premier League but could […]

Mario Lemina attracting interest from Italy
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Mario Lemina attracting interest from Italy

Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina appears to have emerged as a target for clubs in Serie A.  According to a report from The Telegraph, the Gabon international is attracting interest from Italy, with the transfer window now open once again.  Lemina is currently on loan at Galatasaray having fallen out of favour under Southampton boss Ralph […]

Southampton’s form in the past five weeks is bettered only by Liverpool
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Southampton’s form in the past five weeks is bettered only by Liverpool

Southampton capped an excellent festive period with a 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on New Year’s Day.  Danny Ings netted in the first half to help Saints up to 12th place on the Premier League table, with Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men currently in a rich vein of form.  Having previously been in dire trouble following a stretch of […]

Azpilicueta in race to be fit for Saints clash
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Azpilicueta in race to be fit for Saints clash

Chelsea could be without Cesar Azpilicueta when Southampton travel to face them on Boxing Day. The Blues will head into the game with confidence following their 2-0 win away at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, but it seems they may not have some of their key players to call upon. Mateo Kovacic picked up his fifth […]

Forest in ‘pole position’ for Adams deal
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Forest in ‘pole position’ for Adams deal

Nottingham Forest are in ‘pole position’ to sign Che Adams from Southampton if he is loaned out in January, according to Football Insider. Leeds United are believed to have joined the race for the striker’s signature, but Sabri Lamouchi’s side have been listed as the leading contenders ahead of the upcoming transfer window. Adams has […]

Ings praises Long’s influence following Villa win
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Ings praises Long’s influence following Villa win

Danny Ings lavished praise on Shane Long following Southampton’s 3-1 win over Aston Villa at the weekend. The 27-year-old continued his fine run of form with a brace, taking his tally for the season to 13 in all competitions and 11 in the Premier League, the joint second-highest in the division. Ings spoke to the […]

Boufal pictured in training following toe problems
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Boufal pictured in training following toe problems

Sofiane Boufal appears to be making good progress in his recovery from a toe problem. The winger has been in and out of the Southampton squad of late as he nurses an issue that was sustained after he accidentally kicked a table at his home in November. Boufal was not in the 18-man group that […]