I see “big” reporter Alex Crook has said that Minamino is not a priority for Saints this window. Expect he’ll be our marquee signing announced later in the week
Malcolm Ebiowei. 18. Played at Derby last season. Looks like an outstanding talent and a very 'Saints' signing. Young, talented and very cheap (out of contract). Bigger clubs will be after him for the U23s but he would potentially walk into our starting 11 if he can play at this level.
There an indication that we're in for him? Because you're right that he'd definitely fit our MO: had a really good campaign in difficult circumstances for Derby, would be cheap (we'd have to pay compensation, but it'd be sweet fk all based on my limited understanding of the compensation system), and we could almost certainly find him minutes straight of the gate.
I actually think Winks would be a decent replacement for JWP if he went. £75m from Toon. £15m on Winks £60m to spend on a striker and number 10.
I think we need genuine upgrades if we’re to avoid the financial consequences of relegation. I have realistic expectations about what our transfer dealings will be this summer, but I’d be worried if we are hoping to continue doing everything on the cheap.
If we are definitely paupers then we won’t be wasting money on winks who is overpriced due to being at spurs and English. See how he has always been quoted at 25m based on absolutely nothing.
No point selling JWP now. He will be worth the same if not more next summer as his contract is so long. Might as well get another year out of our best player then, if he really does want to leave, cash in then.
I’m not convinced that paying the same for Winks, as Spurs are paying for Bissouma, would be considered smart business.
Sounds like we're having a sniff around Chris Richards from Bayern. US international CB. I don't know much of him in fairness.
