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Sam Brown

Sam Brown

Sports Journalist · 64 articles

Content executive at Fresh Press Media Ltd

Southampton rejected by Norwegian international Selnaes
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Southampton rejected by Norwegian international Selnaes

Southampton have tasted disappointment on deadline day with the news that Norwegian midfielder Ole Selnaes has rejected an offer to join the club.  The Saint Etienne star had been valued at £12 million by his team, and it is claimed by Team Talk that the Saints were ready to meet the asking price.  Instead, the […]

Saints release young forward Seager
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Saints release young forward Seager

Southampton have said goodbye to Ryan Seager on Tuesday, releasing the youngster from his contract.  The 22-year-old had struggled for both fitness and form since sustaining a serious knee injury whilst on loan at Crewe Alexandra in 2016, and hadn’t appeared for the Saints’ senior side since the 2014-15 season.  Loan spells at MK Dons, […]

Cedric primed for €20m St Mary’s exit
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Cedric primed for €20m St Mary’s exit

Cedric has been tipped to be on his way out the door at St Mary’s for some time now, and a move to Internazionale seems to be imminent. Reports in Portuguese outlets A Bola and O Jogo, translated by Sport Witness, have indicated that Southampton could receive €20m for their right-back from the Italian giants. However, […]

Saints to ‘seriously consider’ selling Cedric before January 31 deadline
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Saints to ‘seriously consider’ selling Cedric before January 31 deadline

Southampton are said to be ‘seriously considering’ selling Cedric this month, according to a Daily Echo report.  The Saints have endured a complicated relationship with the right-back this season, who has been heavily linked with a move away from St Mary’s since the summer.  It seems as though an exit could be drawing nearer, however.  […]

Southampton linked with City youngster Matondo
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Southampton linked with City youngster Matondo

Southampton are reportedly interested in a move for Manchester City forward Rabbi Matondo, according to reports. The 18-year-old has never made a senior appearance at the Etihad, and the Daily Mail have claimed that he is the latest in a line of young players to have rejected a contract offer from his club.  Keen to […]

Saints interested in Leipzig defender Orban
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Saints interested in Leipzig defender Orban

The Daily Mail have claimed that Southampton are interested in signing RB Leipzig defender Willi Orban. The centre-back has impressed in his time in the Bundesliga, captaining his side since 2017. Ralph Hasenhüttl was evidently impacted by the former Kaiserslautern man in his time in charge of the German outfit, and could now take measures […]

Southampton not pursuing Julien Fournier as new Director of Football
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Southampton not pursuing Julien Fournier as new Director of Football

Southampton are not interested in appointing Julien Fournier as their new Director of Football. The Frenchman has spent time at a number of Ligue 1 clubs in recent years, fulfilling a variety of roles.  As secretary general of Marseille between 2005 and 2009, the backroom man impressed enough to be named president of Strasbourg, a […]

Adkins refuses to rule out Hull move for Gallagher
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Adkins refuses to rule out Hull move for Gallagher

Nigel Adkins has commented on his side’s interest in Sam Gallagher.  The Hull boss has admitted that he wants to see another striker come in through the door at the KCOM Stadium, but was deliberately coy when talking about the Saints man.  Quoted by the Hull Daily Mail, Adkins said:  I was the manager at […]

Southampton battling Turkish outfit for Ighalo signature
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Southampton battling Turkish outfit for Ighalo signature

Southampton are facing off against a Turkish club in the race to sign Odion Ighalo.  A report in Fanatik (translated by Sport Witness) claims Fenerbahce are eager to sign the Changchun Yatai striker, who is said to be on the verge of terminating his contract with the Chinese club.  Having scored 36 goals in 55 appearances […]

Hamstring problem led to Ings substitution during Chelsea clash
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Hamstring problem led to Ings substitution during Chelsea clash

Danny Ings was substituted during Southampton’s 0-0 draw with Chelsea on Wednesday, after struggling with a hamstring problem.  Thankfully, BBC Solent Sport claim the ailment is not to be considered overly serious, and the forward should be available for selection in the Saints’ FA Cup fixture against Derby on Saturday.  The 26-year-old has proved himself to […]

Southampton Predicted XI: Manchester City (H)
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Southampton Predicted XI: Manchester City (H)

Southampton’s resurgence suffered a setback on Thursday, as West Ham recorded a 2-1 win against the Saints.  Nevertheless, there is still cause for optimism under Ralph Hasenhüttl.  And with the champions on their way to St Mary’s, there won’t be another chance this year for the Austrian tactician to test his side against a team […]

Man City’s Fernandinho a doubt for Saints clash
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Man City’s Fernandinho a doubt for Saints clash

Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho may miss Sunday’s match against Southampton, according to a report from Goal.  The Brazilian was absent from City’s 2-1 defeat to Leicester on Boxing Day, having to watch his team turn in a dreadful performance from the sideline.  Fernandinho was also missing from the 3-2 defeat to Crystal Palace before Christmas.  […]