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Southampton youngster Jonathan Afolabi is the latest Premier League player to be linked with a move to Celtic. According to the Scotsman, the Saints youngster is on the Hoops’ radar, despite not yet breaking through with the Premier League side. The Republic of Ireland Under-19 international is catching the eye with his performances at youth […]
Southampton midfielder Steven Davis hopes to complete a move back to Rangers early next week, according to a report in the Daily Record. Saints are happy to let the Northern Irish international leave on a free transfer so Rangers must now look to put together a contract that suits what the veteran is looking for. Davis […]
Following Ralph Hasenhüttl being announced as the new manager of Southampton, I spoke to Bundesliga journalist Chris Williams to get his thoughts on the Austrian’s appointment. 1. What are your initial thoughts about Hasenhüttl’s appointment at Southampton? This is a fantastic appointment, Ralph Hasenhüttl was linked with a return to football in the summer. There was […]
Southampton FC have sacked manager Mark Hughes. The Welshman was drafted in last season to keep the Saints in the Premier League and he succeeded in doing just that. However, the current campaign has been a disappointing one for a team which pays, on average, the 11th highest wage per player of any club in the top […]
Southampton have held talks with Paulo Sousa about replacing Mark Hughes as the club’s manager, according to a report from Matt Hughes of The Times. The former Portuguese international, who won the Champions League as a player whilst at Juventus, has previous experience of managing in England. Sousa’s spell at QPR, his first job in […]
As he has watched his side concede 21 goals in 12 Premier League games this season, it is no surprise to learn that Southampton manager Mark Hughes is looking to being in a central defender in January and according to a report from Turkish outlet Sabah, as translated by Sport Witness, the Saints boss wants to […]
Southampton have shown an interest in signing striker Edin Dzeko from AS Roma, according to a report from Darren Lewis of the Mirror. The 32-year-old spent five seasons at Manchester City, where he won two Premier League titles and recently admitted that he hadn’t ruled out a return to English football. He said: It’s probably too late […]
Southampton, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur are all keeping tabs on Sunderland striker Josh Maja, according to a report in the Mirror. The 19-year-old has bagged nine goals in 12 league games for the Black Cats this season as they look to get promoted from League One. Maja spent some time with Manchester City as a […]
Southampton are in ‘advanced negotiations’ to bring in Cherif Oudjani as the club’s head of scouting, as per a report from DZ Foot, as translated by Sport Witness. According to DZ Foot, Saints have been impressed by the Algerian during the conversations they had with him, and they are keen to recruit him. 53-year-old Oudjani has […]
Liverpool were hoping to have former Southampton defender Dejan Lovren available for selection for this weekend’s game against the Saints but Jurgen Klopp has ruled him out of contention. Twitter: Klopp on Lovren: “Dejan is close and looks really fit. He’s not in the squad for #LIVSOU.” https://t.co/2ELPLS2IuN (@LFC) In truth, even if he was […]
Southampton have announced the signing of midfielder Alexandre Jankewitz from Swiss side Servette FC. The youngster had been tipped to move to Tottenham, but Saints have pipped their fellow Premier League rivals in order to sign the teenager. As reported on the official Southampton website, the 16-year-old will, subject to international clearance, join the clubb’s academy […]
Besiktas are back in talks with Southampton about a possible deal to sign goalkeeper Fraser Forster, according to Serdar Saridag of Milliyet. The Turkish side enquired about a move for Forster earlier in the summer but Southampton’s asking price put them off making a serious offer. However, having sold Fabri to Fulham, Besiktas need a new goalkeeper […]
