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Alex Jones

Alex Jones

Sports Journalist · 87 articles

Freelance content writer covering Everton, Celtic, Southampton and many more clubs. Long-suffering Crystal Palace fan.

Virals: Saints Confirm Lemina Sale 48 Hours After OGC Nice
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Virals: Saints Confirm Lemina Sale 48 Hours After OGC Nice

Southampton have taken to the club’s official Twitter account to confirm the departure of midfielder Mario Lemina to French club OGC Nice on a permanent deal. Twitter: Midfielder Mario Lemina has today officially completed a transfer from #SaintsFC to @ogcnice: (@SouthamptonFC) The Gabon international has joined Christoph Gaultier’s side on a long-term contract following two […]

Southampton Squad Pictured Bonding in New Forest Cycling Trip
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Southampton Squad Pictured Bonding in New Forest Cycling Trip

Southampton have taken to the club’s official Twitter account to share pictures from the club’s pre-season bonding trip to the New Forest. The global health situation has rendered it impractical for clubs to embark on their usual pre-season training camps abroad, with clubs instead remaining in the UK. Crystal Palace have taken up a spell […]

Virals: Southampton Join Race for Issa Diop
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Virals: Southampton Join Race for Issa Diop

Southampton are rivalling a host of Premier League clubs in considering a move for West Ham defender Issa Diop. Taking to Twitter, Turkish football writer Ekrem Konur has name-dropped the Saints alongside Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton Wanderers as clubs interested in bringing Diop away from the London Stadium. Twitter: Crystal Palace, Wolverhamtpon ve Southampton, Issa […]

Danny Murphy Questions Southampton Star Danny Ings’ Contract Choice
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Danny Murphy Questions Southampton Star Danny Ings’ Contract Choice

Pundit Danny Murphy has questioned the entourage of Southampton star striker Danny Ings, claiming he has been ‘tapped up’ by those around him. According to The Athletic, Ings has rejected the offer of a new four-year deal that would see the ex-Liverpool hitman become the Saints’ highest-paid player in the club’s history. With just one […]

Virals: Southampton Back Danish Defender on Cusp of Semi-final
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Virals: Southampton Back Danish Defender on Cusp of Semi-final

Southampton have courted controversy ahead of England’s Euro 2020 semi-final clash with Denmark at Wembley. The south coast club took to Twitter on the morning of the semi-final to wish Saints defender Jannik Vestergaard well ahead of the clash between the two nations. Twitter: #ENG #DEN Do your thing, @JVestergaard7! https://t.co/plGePgsnsP (@SouthamptonFC) The club urged […]

Virals: Southampton Struggle to Sell Mario Lemina Due to Age
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Virals: Southampton Struggle to Sell Mario Lemina Due to Age

Southampton face a potential stumbling block in their attempt to offload Mario Lemina to fellow Premier League side Newcastle United. The Saints midfielder is out of contract next summer and looks unlikely to be a part of Ralph Hasenhuttl’s plans next season as a result of his loan to Fulham in the 2020/21 campaign. Talks […]

Virals: Done Deal for Angus Gunn Following Journalist’s Update
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Virals: Done Deal for Angus Gunn Following Journalist’s Update

Southampton shot-stopper Angus Gunn has completed a move to Norwich City following a successful medical, as confirmed by the club yesterday: Twitter: Goalkeeper @AngusGunn01 has made a permanent move to newly promoted #NCFC. Best of luck, Angus (@SouthamptonFC) Tom Leach of HampshireLive and football.london elaborated on the details of a deal yesterday on Twitter. Gunn […]

Virals: Southampton ‘keeper Angus Gunn Close to Saints Exit
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Virals: Southampton ‘keeper Angus Gunn Close to Saints Exit

Southampton shot-stopper Angus Gunn is on the verge of completing a move to Norwich City, having undergone a medical yesterday. Numerous updates from sports journalists yesterday have confirmed the development which would see Gunn move to the newly promoted Canaries for an initial fee of £2.5 million. Tom Barclay of the Sun took to Twitter […]

Danny Mills Claims Leeds Will Not Hijack Gunn Deal
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Danny Mills Claims Leeds Will Not Hijack Gunn Deal

Ex-Leeds and England defender Danny Mills has backed Norwich City for success in their quest to sign Southampton goalkeeper Angus Gunn. The shot-stopper spent the last campaign on loan with Championship side Stoke City, though Gunn looks to be permanently offloaded in the summer transfer window. He only made 15 appearances with the Potters, with […]

Noel Whelan Excited by Southampton Star’s Links to PL Rivals
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Noel Whelan Excited by Southampton Star’s Links to PL Rivals

Former Leeds marksman Noel Whelan has spoken up on his excitement at the prospect of Southampton talisman James Ward-Prowse making a switch to Aston Villa. Having recently confirmed the acquisition of Norwich City winger Emiliano Buendia for a club-record fee, The Guardian have since reported that the Villians are targeting the Southampton star as a […]

Alex McLeish Praises Southampton Target Ryan Christie
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Alex McLeish Praises Southampton Target Ryan Christie

Former Scotland boss Alex McLeish has backed Celtic star Ryan Christie to excel for Southampton amid links with the international utility man. The 26-year-old finds himself out of contract at Parkhead next summer, offering Southampton the chance to swoop in a cut-price deal that would avoid Celtic losing him for free in 2022. The Saints […]

Marcus Bent Confirms Interest in Southampton Ace Ings
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Marcus Bent Confirms Interest in Southampton Ace Ings

Former Everton forward Marcus Bent has claimed that Southampton striker Danny Ings is indeed a top Toffees transfer target ahead of the summer window. Speaking with authority and referencing connections at Goodison Park, Bent believes that Everton transfer chiefs will look to bolster their existing forward options. With the likes of Richarlison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin […]