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Oliver Birch

Oliver Birch

Sports Journalist · 49 articles

Targett set for £14m Villa move
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Targett set for £14m Villa move

Southampton have agreed to sell full-back Matt Targett to Aston Villa this summer in a deal worth an initial £14million.  Targett made 16 appearances for Saints last season in the Premier League, and scored his first goal for the club in an entertaining 3-3 draw with Bournemouth. However that looks set to be his one […]

Saints set to rival Lyon for Thiago Mendes
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Saints set to rival Lyon for Thiago Mendes

Southampton are reportedly keen on a move for LOSC Lille midfielder Thiago Mendes, though Ralph Hasenhuttl could face competition from Ligue 1 giants Lyon. According to French outlet La Voix Du Nord, Mendes is a target for Saints, Lyon and an unnamed Serie A side this summer, with Lille said to value the Brazilian at […]

Celta Vigo looking to negotiate lower fee for Boufal
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Celta Vigo looking to negotiate lower fee for Boufal

Celta Vigo are in discussions with Southampton over a permanent move for Sofiane Boufal, though the La Liga side are looking to negotiate a lower fee for the winger.  Boufal joined Celta on loan last summer and the La Liga outfit initially agreed on an optional future fee of €16million for the winger. However according […]

Factfile: Who is Saints target Bryan Mbeumo?
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Factfile: Who is Saints target Bryan Mbeumo?

Southampton reportedly had a bid rejected by ES Troyes AC for starlet Bryan Mbeumo, as Ralph Hasenhuttl looks to freshen up his squad this summer. The 19-year-old is also said to be a target for Bundesliga duo Schalke and Wolfsburg respectively, while Ligue 1 pair Bordeaux and Strasbourg are both interested in a move for […]

Troyes reject Saints’ bid for Bryan Mbeumo
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Troyes reject Saints’ bid for Bryan Mbeumo

Southampton have had a bid for ESTAC Troyes starlet Bryan Mbeumo rejected, as interest in the 19-year-old heats up. According to Get French Football News via L’Equipe, both Saints and Bundesliga outfit Wolfsburg have seen bids believed to be between €7million and €8million rejected by the Ligue 2 side.  Mbeumo shone for the French outfit last […]

McCarthy keen on Liverpool switch
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McCarthy keen on Liverpool switch

Alex McCarthy is keen on a move to Liverpool this summer after losing his place to Angus Gunn last season, with the Reds looking to replace the outgoing Simon Mignolet.  McCarthy played 10 times in the league under Ralph Haseenhuttl after he replaced Mark Hughes as manager in December, before eventually losing his place to […]

Saints make offer for David Okereke
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Saints make offer for David Okereke

Southampton have reportedly made an offer of an initial €10million for Spezia forward David Okereke, with another €5million included in add ons.  Okereke scored 10 goals and created 12 assists in all competitions for the Serie B side last season, attracting interest from the likes of West Ham, Crystal Palace and Southampton. On Friday, BBC Radio […]

Fulham reignite interest in Matt Targett
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Fulham reignite interest in Matt Targett

Fulham have reignited their interest in Southampton full-back Matt Targett once again, after failing in their attempts to sign the defender last summer.  According to Sky Sports News, Fulham are looking to sign the defender once again this summer following their relegation back down to the Championship, after Targett played a key role in their […]

Dragowski keen on €10m Southampton move
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Dragowski keen on €10m Southampton move

Southampton have been given a boost in their pursuit of Fiorentina’s Bartlomiej Dragowski, with the goalkeeper said to be keen on a move to the Premier League side. Dragowski impressed during his six-month loan spell with Empoli last season, setting a league record for making 17 saves in a single game against Atalanta, and has been […]

Redmond and Ward-Prowse on target in England training friendly
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Redmond and Ward-Prowse on target in England training friendly

Southampton duo Nathan Redmond and James Ward-Prowse both scored for England in a friendly between the senior squad and the Under-21’s at St George’s Park on Tuesday. Gareth Southgate and U21’s manager Aidy Boothroyd both used the 45 minute match to step up their preparations ahead of the summer international fixtures. England’s senior side are […]

Stuart Armstrong called up to Scotland squad
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Stuart Armstrong called up to Scotland squad

Stuart Armstrong has been named in Steve Clarke’s first Scotland squad since he was appointed as manager last week, BBC Sport report. The midfielder is in line to win his 13th and 14th caps for Scotland, respectively, when the Tartan Army face Cyprus and Belgium in their Euro 2020 qualifiers next month. Armstrong featured 32 […]

Factfile: Who is Thomas Goiginger?
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Factfile: Who is Thomas Goiginger?

Southampton are said to be eyeing a move for LASK Linz winger Thomas Goiginger this summer, as Ralph Hasenhuttl prepares to strengthen his squad after avoiding relegation this season.  Goiginger was a reported target for Saints in January, and according to the Daily Mail, Hasenhuttl is interested in a move for the winger once again this summer.  […]