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Michael Oliver

Michael Oliver

Sports Journalist · 27 articles

Senior Content Executive at Fresh Press Media Ltd. Editor-in-Chief of ReadWestHam.com

Southampton backed as outsiders to sign duo
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Southampton backed as outsiders to sign duo

So far this summer, Southampton have only brought in one player, talented young defender Jan Bednarek in a £5.1m deal from Lech Poznan, but undoubtedly the focus of the window was keeping hold of their best players, something the club has struggled to do in recent summers. Virgil van Dijk is still at the club […]

West Brom want to complete Rodriguez deal this week
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West Brom want to complete Rodriguez deal this week

Unfortunately for Jay Rodriguez, injuries have really derailed his progress at Southampton over the last few seasons. The knee injury suffered in April 2014 cost Rodriguez over 13 months of action before he returned at the end of the 14/15 season, while ankle surgery kept the England international out for five months during the 15/16 […]

Katharina Liebherr involved in German tax investigation
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Katharina Liebherr involved in German tax investigation

The much-reported Chinese takeover of Southampton has died down in recent weeks, but Katharina Liebherr could be forced to sell the club, claim the Times. The Liebherr family are now involved in a German tax investigation surrounding Katharina’s father, Markus, with the public prosecutor’s office is investigating the tax liability of her late father. German […]

Claude Puel turns down offer to become Saint-Etienne boss
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Claude Puel turns down offer to become Saint-Etienne boss

Southampton are used to having their managers stripped away from them having seen Mauricio Pochettino and Ronald Koeman leave the club in recent seasons, but feelings towards Claude Puel are certainly mixed to say the least. After last season’s impressive sixth place finish, many aren’t content with Puel’s mediocre Premier League campaign which sees the […]

Shane Long on West Ham’s radar this summer
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Shane Long on West Ham’s radar this summer

Somehow, Southampton may have found a willing taker for Shane Lone in the summer without having to pay anyone off to do so. The London Evening Standard claims that Slaven Bilic wants to add pace to his forward line at West Ham and the club are targeting a move for Long, as well as Chelsea’s […]

Southampton rivalled by Crystal Palace for Onyekuru
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Southampton rivalled by Crystal Palace for Onyekuru

Southampton are one of a number of Premier League sides reportedly interested in signing KAS Eupen striker Henry Onyekuru in the summer. The Saints have allegedly met with the striker and his representatives to sound them out over a summer switch to St. Mary’s. The 19-year-old has 20 goals and nine assists in 38 games […]

Southampton have scouts watch Koln striker Anthony Modeste
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Southampton have scouts watch Koln striker Anthony Modeste

Despite the relative success Manolo Gabbiadini has had since his January arrival, Southampton will undoubtedly need to add another striker in the summer to force themselves back into the Europa League reckoning. According to German source Bild, the Saints sent scouts to watch Anthony Modeste in action over the weekend for Cologne in the Bundesliga, and […]

Southampton join race to sign Lewis Gibson
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Southampton join race to sign Lewis Gibson

Southampton have a strong core of young talent coming through the club at the moment but they are looking to add to their ranks in the summer. According to the Liverpool Echo, Southampton are one of a number of sides eager to sign highly-rated Newcastle defender Lewis Gibson in the summer. The report claims that Everton are leading the […]

Southampton to Keep Key Players After EFL Defeat
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Southampton to Keep Key Players After EFL Defeat

It has been 41 years since Southampton won any major trophy. Over the years, the team has tried different combinations of players and strategies to break that drought. This year, Southampton has a strong team. They have performed beautifully in the Premier League despite recent challenges. They also reached the final of the EFL Cup […]

Clubs queuing up to sign Dusan Tadic
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Clubs queuing up to sign Dusan Tadic

Dusan Tadic has been one of the leading attacking midfielders in the Premier League since his 2014 move to Southampton, but he could be on the move again this summer. According to TMW, Arsenal and West Ham are keen on bringing Tadic to London when the transfer window opens, but they face competition from Atletico […]

Jose Fonte agrees deal with West Brom, but will reject them
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Jose Fonte agrees deal with West Brom, but will reject them

Southampton defender Jose Fonte has agreed to join West Brom, yet also is now set to reject them, according to BBC WM. Twitter: NEWS – We understand Jose Fonte is likely to reject a move to #WBA in favour of West Ham despite also agreeing a de… https://t.co/0HzpAx6RaW (@sportbbcwm) The Southampton captain handed in a […]

Southampton target move for Mark Uth
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Southampton target move for Mark Uth

Mark Uth has burst onto the scene for Hoffenheim this season and it seems his fine form has attracted the attention of two of the Premier League’s biggest clubs. According to the Mirror, both Tottenham and Southampton are keeping tabs on Uth this season with a view to a possible move this month. With his contract […]