Next Up
SouthamptonSOU
vs
MiddlesbroughMID
Today19:00
Luke Osman

Luke Osman

Sports Journalist · 3303 articles

Football Content Executive at Fresh Press Media Ltd.

Barcelona reportedly slap €15m price tag on Saints target Todibo
Feature Writers

Barcelona reportedly slap €15m price tag on Saints target Todibo

Everton have reportedly joined Southampton in the hunt for Jean-Clair Todibo, with Barcelona prepared to let the defender leave for €15 million in January, according to reports in Spain. The Frenchman is tipped for big things, but it is claimed that the La Liga giants could sanction his departure in the New Year in order […]

Hasenhuttl discusses Danso’s absence
Feature Writers

Hasenhuttl discusses Danso’s absence

Ralph Hasenhuttl has discussed why Kevin Danso has not featured regularly for Southampton this season. The Austrian arrived at the club on the final day of the summer transfer window, with many expecting him to emerge as a mainstay in the manager’s plans. However, the reality for Danso has been far different, and he has […]

Pellegrini expects tough test from Saints
Feature Writers

Pellegrini expects tough test from Saints

Manuel Pellegrini is expecting his West Ham United side to face a tough test when they lock horns with Southampton on Saturday evening. The Chilean, whose job is believed to be under intense scrutiny following a dismal season so far for the Hammers, addressed the media in his pre-match press conference on Thursday. Pellegrini was […]

Mark Lawrenson tips Saints to beat West Ham
Feature Writers

Mark Lawrenson tips Saints to beat West Ham

Mark Lawrenson believes Southampton will get back to winning ways when they clash with West Ham United this weekend. Saints head into this fixture after a 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United but won back-to-back home games against Watford and Norwich City prior to their trip up north. West Ham, meanwhile, have been in dismal form. […]

Obafemi discusses his relationship with Hasenhuttl
Feature Writers

Obafemi discusses his relationship with Hasenhuttl

Michael Obafemi has lifted the lid on his relationship with Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl. Speaking to Sky Sports’ YouTube channel, the 19-year-old was asked about how he communicates with the Austrian following the recent comments he made about the striker’s professionalism. Obafemi was quick to praise how Hasenhuttl has managed him since his appointment last […]

Todibo eyes Barca stay unless there is no other ‘alternative’
Feature Writers

Todibo eyes Barca stay unless there is no other ‘alternative’

Jean-Clair Todibo, who has been linked with both Southampton and Watford, is reluctant to leave Barcelona unless there is no other ‘alternative’. Mundo Deportivo reports that the Premier League pair, as well as AC Milan, Bayer Leverkusen and AS Monaco, are keen to recruit the 19-year-old in the January transfer window. However, Todibo remains determined […]

Five selection dilemmas Hasenhuttl faces against West Ham
Feature Writers

Five selection dilemmas Hasenhuttl faces against West Ham

Southampton will be hoping to climb out of the relegation zone on Saturday when they take on West Ham United. Saints won back-to-back games in the Premier League against Watford and Norwich City at St Mary’s to lift them out of the bottom three. Still, a loss to Newcastle United left them trailing their fellow […]

Long reveals he reached top speed against Newcastle
Feature Writers

Long reveals he reached top speed against Newcastle

Shane Long has revealed that he recorded his fastest-ever sprint speed in Southampton’s 2-1 loss to Newcastle United last weekend. The striker, who turns 33 next month, has worked his way into Ralph Hasenhuttl’s plans of late and started in Saints’ last two outings. Long spoke to The Daily Echo about his resurgence and made […]

Cresswell and Antonio train for West Ham ahead of Saints trip
Feature Writers

Cresswell and Antonio train for West Ham ahead of Saints trip

West Ham United appear to have been handed a double injury boost ahead of their trip to Southampton on Saturday evening. Aaron Cresswell and Michail Antonio both participated in full first-team training on Thursday amid fears that they would be absent for the match at St Mary’s. Twitter: @SouthamptonFC https://t.co/bNmyTspFcM (@WestHam) Cresswell was forced off […]

Saints fans react to Todibo speculation
Feature Writers

Saints fans react to Todibo speculation

Southampton have been linked with a move for Barcelona defender Jean-Clair Todibo in recent days. The Frenchman could be offloaded on a temporary basis in the January transfer window after finding regular game time hard to come by during the first half of the season under Ernesto Valverde. However, Todibo grabbed a rare chance with […]

Hasenhuttl explains Valery’s recent absence
Feature Writers

Hasenhuttl explains Valery’s recent absence

Ralph Hasenhuttl has explained why Yan Valery has been absent from the first-team squad in recent fixtures. The Frenchman has lost his place in the starting line-up to Cedric Soares, but it came as a surprise that he was excluded from the manager’s 18-man selection for matchdays of late. However, speaking in his press conference […]

Villa star Mings to miss Saints reunion on December 21
Feature Writers

Villa star Mings to miss Saints reunion on December 21

Aston Villa will be without star defender Tyrone Mings when Southampton travel to face Dean Smith’s side on December 21. The centre-back, who was released by Saints as a teenager, has been a mainstay in the Villa line-up since they completed a big-money move for him in the summer transfer window. Mings will, however, be […]