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Sam Brown

Sam Brown

Sports Journalist · 64 articles

Content executive at Fresh Press Media Ltd

Hughes confident Ings can stay healthy
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Hughes confident Ings can stay healthy

Southampton boss Mark Hughes is confident new signing Danny Ings can stay fit in his time at St Mary’s. Joining the Saints on a loan initially, (with the deal becoming permanent in Jul 2019) the 26-year-old Ings will be looking to play regular football for the first time since the 2014-15 season when he was […]

Danny Welbeck’s Southampton move derailed by wage demands
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Danny Welbeck’s Southampton move derailed by wage demands

Southampton have come up short in their pursuit of Danny Welbeck. The Arsenal striker’s wage demands were reported by Sky Sports to be beyond what the Saints were willing to pay, with a potential move therefore off the table. Various sources had suggested the south coast club were looking to add a striker before the […]

Southampton leading way to secure deadline day deal for Ings
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Southampton leading way to secure deadline day deal for Ings

Southampton are reportedly the preferred destination of Danny Ings. Daily Mirror reporter David Maddock claims that the saga will run right up to the 5pm deadline this evening, and despite the only ‘concrete’ bid coming from Palace, the Saints remain the favoured option for Ings. Twitter: For those #LFC fans with undying hope…Liverpool adamant no […]

Saints target Montoya absent from Valencia training
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Saints target Montoya absent from Valencia training

Southampton target Martin Montoya has reportedly been excused from Valencia training, according to Inside Futbol.  The right-back has been linked with numerous other Premier League clubs this summer, including Brighton and Fulham. Arriving at Valencia in 2016, the former Barcelona defender fell out of favour at Estadio de Mestella in the 2017-28 campaign, making just eight […]

Besiktas to chase deal for Forster
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Besiktas to chase deal for Forster

Fraser Forster is reportedly wanted by Besiktas, according to Turkish outlet AMK Spor (translated by Sport Witness). The goalkeeper is supposedly next on the list for Besiktas after the Super Lig club decided to halt their pursuit of Arsenal number two David Ospina, following concerns regarding the Colombian’s wages. Besiktas sold their first choice goalkeeper […]

Southampton facing competition from Premier League rivals in race for Ghezzal
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Southampton facing competition from Premier League rivals in race for Ghezzal

Southampton are to face competition from a pair of Premier League clubs in their quest to sign Rachid Ghezzal from AS Monaco. It transpired last week that the Saints had reignited their interest in the Algerian international, and Dean Jones of Bleacher Report is now claiming Watford will also look to make a move for […]

Sam McQueen may be part of Ben Gibson deal as Middlesbrough show interest
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Sam McQueen may be part of Ben Gibson deal as Middlesbrough show interest

Southampton have received an enquiry from Middlesbrough regarding defender Sam McQueen, fuelling suggestions the 23-year-old may form part of a deal for centre-half Ben Gibson. McQueen made seven appearances for the Saints last season, and has struggled to make an impression on the first team since returning from a year on loan at Southend in […]

Saints watching on as Lookman meets Marco Silva to discuss Everton future
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Saints watching on as Lookman meets Marco Silva to discuss Everton future

Ademola Lookman is set to have talks with Everton with respects to his future at the club, whilst Southampton and Spurs are said to be monitoring the situation. The forward signed for the Toffees from Charlton in January of 2017, and found it difficult to make an immediate impression on Merseyside. Despite making 16 appearances […]

Southampton reject bid for Matt Targett
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Southampton reject bid for Matt Targett

Southampton have rejected a bid from Fulham for Matt Targett, according to Kaveh Solhekol. The left-back was on loan at Fulham last season and the Whites were understood to have been interested in making the 22-year-old’s presence in West London permanent. However, with the bid at £10 million the Saints won’t be saying goodbye to […]

McQueen unlikely to secure Bristol City switch
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McQueen unlikely to secure Bristol City switch

Sam McQueen is set to stay at Southampton for at least another season, following the hushing of rumours the 23-year-old was set to join Bristol City. The defender made eight appearances for the Saints last season, including two starts. On the periphery of the squad, McQueen was given the nod just twice by Mark Hughes […]

Southampton ready to bid up to €20 million for Paco Alcacer
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Southampton ready to bid up to €20 million for Paco Alcacer

Southampton are ready to part with €15-20 million for the services of Paco Alcacer, report Marca.  The Saints’ interest in the Spaniard was registered on Thursday, and it seems Mark Hughes is willing to part with some cash in order to introduce a new striker to the squad. Charlie Austin led the team with seven […]

Southampton launch €25 million bid for Mateus Uribe
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Southampton launch €25 million bid for Mateus Uribe

Southampton have reportedly bid €25 million bid for Colombian midfielder Mateus Uribe. Colombian outlet Alargue Caracol announced the Saints had sent an offer to Uribe’s club America of ‘about 25 million euros’. Uribe joined Mexican outfit America prior to the 2017/18 season, and enjoyed a hugely successful campaign. Scoring 11 goals, the 27-year-old showed scouts all […]