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Transfer Rumours The 2015 Summer Transfer Window Thread

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by TheSecondStain, Mar 30, 2015.

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  1. saintrichie123

    saintrichie123 Well-Known Member

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    Get well soon Gardos
     
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    saintrichie123, Jul 28, 2015
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  2. Che’s Godlike Thighs

    Che’s Godlike Thighs Well-Known Member

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    Agreed. In fact I wonder whether any proven Premier League players at all would be satisfied signing to be 4th choice. And of those who would, are they gonna be a better option than Stephens? I'm not so sure.
     
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    Che’s Godlike Thighs, Jul 28, 2015
  3. Beef

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    You have to remember we will hopefully have a lot of games this season. Even our fourth choice cb could end up playing 10+ games at least.

    Plus this could well be Fonte's last season for us. So if Caulker or another prove themself they could become first choice.
     
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  4. James G

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    You don't sign on the basis that you'll be 4th choice, you sign on the basis that there are many games and 2/3 of the 4 squad players will play each week. You sign to compete for a place in the eleven.

    Caulker on loan would be grand as a squad option, especially as we seem to be forgetting that Stephens' long term future is likely in midfield. I certainly wouldn't want that kind of pressure put on him coming in at CB. Especially should Fonte, Yoshida or VVD pick up an injury.
     
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    James G, Jul 28, 2015
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    ----HistoryRepeating---- Well-Known Member

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    Plus this could well be Fonte's last season for us

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    Indeed, £20M pool bid pending 2016.
     
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  6. Tottonsaint

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    I would be happy with Caulker, always rated him at Spurs, and has been at 2 awful teams since. Last season he started the season having to carry Ferdinand, then had Dunne as a partner.
    Teaming him with Fonte could be a really good combination, and he is still young for a centre half, so with the right coaching could become a top class player.
    Offer QPR 5M, ease him into the side during the season, then if all goes well sell him to Liverpool for 30M in the summer of 2017.
     
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    Tottonsaint, Jul 28, 2015
  7. fatletiss

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    I don't think any player of Caulker's age will think he is signing to be 4th choice. Why do people think that they would. They are egotistical footballers. In Caulker's case, one who has had two seasons of Premier league football and an England cap. The player will sign for a strong, up and coming Premier League side with European football, a fair crack at domestic cups and an excellent reputation for developing players. Any player signing will fancy his chances of breaking into the team. They won't be signing thinking, "Whooppee - 4th Choice at Southampton"

    Me thinks the club might just "sell" the situation to them too.
     
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    fatletiss, Jul 28, 2015
  8. saintlyhero

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    image.jpg

    Not quite on a par with the picture of Jay from a hotel window
     
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    saintlyhero, Jul 28, 2015
  9. SouthamptonFCroatia

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    That's not a photo, it's a ****ing painting.
     
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  10. Mostlymadeofwater

    Mostlymadeofwater Well-Known Member

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    He has put on a lot of weight...
     
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  11. Che’s Godlike Thighs

    Che’s Godlike Thighs Well-Known Member

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    Got a lovely pair of legs though.
     
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  12. Saints FC 76

    Saints FC 76 Well-Known Member

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    Where is Harley Street?
     
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  13. fatletiss

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    Next to Davidson Street
     
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    London.
     
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    I hope Koeman thinks so too. I'll drop him down to you :smile:
     
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    I'm starting to get the impression you're not keen on the guy :emoticon-0100-smile

    If as reported it's a loan with option to buy, would Rs fans be happy with that?
     
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    Please do.
    If you could stick Austin in the back of the car too.
     
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  18. TheSecondStain

    TheSecondStain Needs an early night

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    You do realise that you don't say that sort of thing unless you know 100% that Fran is off the premises. And not only Fran, I might add. :)
     
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  19. Saints Fan4Life

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    Saints Fan4Life, Jul 29, 2015
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    Will do him far more good than hanging around the fringes at Southampton. Gives him a chance to prove himself. Does demonstrate how much harder it will be for our youngsters to go straight into the first team now...may be the long term plan to accommodate youngsters, but will only happen now for the very best. Some (who may be later developers) will be better out on loan at carefully selected clubs.
     
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