Transfer Rumours The Summer Transfer Rumour Thread 2016

[Brixham Saint]

Media awash with Fonte rumours suggesting that Mourinho is interested....not that that means we will accept of course. Odd that Fonte didn't feature yesterday....either not fully fit (unlikely as Cedric played), sulking (possibly as he has been largely absent from pre-season interviews....apart from piece in programme and comment on Instagram....not like Fonte at all) or not being played because he's about to move (would we really let him go except for truly stupid money). It may be a combination of both the last 2 reasons....it's up in the air and his mind isn't in the right place.

What do I think of it if he is tempted by a move to United? I understand as a human being that a chance of finishing his career at a top club would look great on his CV and his head has been inflated by the Euros...perhaps he sees himself as learning about being a coach by becoming attached to Mourinho, but I cannot deny I would be bitterly disappointed in him.

What does it mean for us? There is no doubt that we were all beginning to think beyond Fonte...a stalwart in our defence with strong leadership qualities...but for how many more years would he be a certain starter...two? We have a new strong leader in Virgil, so that helps....but can we really let him go at this stage. The money is unlikely to be enough to make up for losing him at this moment.

 

[craig222]

This has just appeared on the [HASHTAG]#saintsfc[/HASHTAG] feed on twitter. Could just be bs, but fair play to the club if true.

Key points:

- AM incoming to break transfer record, but selling club playing hardball

- Possible first choice CB being considered

- Fonte in the dog-house for what he said to Portugal press and trying to force a move

- The club won't sell him, but if tension continues he may be demoted and captaincy will be passed onto someone else

 

[Dark Lord SFC]

This has just appeared on the [HASHTAG]#saintsfc[/HASHTAG] feed on twitter. Could just be bs, but fair play to the club if true.

Key points:

- AM incoming to break transfer record, but selling club playing hardball

- Possible first choice CB being considered

- Fonte in the dog-house for what he said to Portugal press and trying to force a move

- The club won't sell him, but if tension continues he may be demoted and captaincy will be passed onto someone else

Great news on points one and two ( hopefully Siggurdson from Swansea) but sad Jose is following in the footsteps of so many others before him. Glad club putting foot down. Shame to see a possible club legend upset everyone and join the ranks of previous assholes

 

[saintsfcfan]

Great news on points one and two ( hopefully Siggurdson from Swansea) but sad Jose is following in the footsteps of so many others before him. Glad club putting foot down. Shame to see a possible club legend upset everyone and join the ranks of previous assholes

Would significantly break our record though? When saying significant are we saying 20m, 30m?

 

[fran-MLs little camera]

Not going to do a lot for team spirit to have a demoted captain in the dressing room, but neither can you ignore ill discipline (IF ANY OF THIS IS TRUE). Torn between wanting to put foot down on someone who has just signed a contract and not wanting trouble in paradise.

 

[sotonsaint]

Great news on points one and two ( hopefully Siggurdson from Swansea) but sad Jose is following in the footsteps of so many others before him. Glad club putting foot down. Shame to see a possible club legend upset everyone and join the ranks of previous assholes

He only signed a new contract like the other week I thought?

 

[st_brendy]

He only signed a new contract like the other week I thought?

He did indeed.

 

[Rich]

Great news on points one and two ( hopefully Siggurdson from Swansea) but sad Jose is following in the footsteps of so many others before him. Glad club putting foot down. Shame to see a possible club legend upset everyone and join the ranks of previous assholes

Won't be Siggurdson, he just signed a new contract. The first point still fits with the whole left sided attacking player story put forward by ITKs this week though.

 

[saintsfcfan]

I still think it will be insigne.

 

[fran-MLs little camera]

wrong thread

 

[fatletiss]

Would significantly break our record though? When saying significant are we saying 20m, 30m?

You say that as if you wouldn't be impressed with £20m?

 

[saintsfcfan]

You say that as if you wouldn't be impressed with £20m?

Sorry I meant would siggurdson break our record and when they say significant do they mean 20 or higher. I would be very impressed with 20.

 

[Ronnie Hotdog (MLsfc)]

I generally stay pretty calm about transfers, both incoming and outgoing. But after seeing Walcott, Lallana, Mane and Chamberlain score in one game I need a big signing just to cheer me up!

 

[fatletiss]

Sorry I meant would siggurdson break our record and when they say significant do they mean 20 or higher. I would be very impressed with 20.

Ah ok. I mis-interpreted your post.

 

[----HistoryRepeating----]

£20M makes me cringe. Hope we can do a Holbjerg instead. (yes not an Austin as that appears to carry a different sort of risk)

 

[Ronnie Hotdog (MLsfc)]

Chambers goal - make that 5 ex-saints to have scored in the arsenal Liverpool game. Oh, and an assist by Clyne haha

 

[----HistoryRepeating----]

FFS, not pleasing, not pleasing at all.

 

[Osvaldorama]

Chambers goal - make that 5 ex-saints to have scored in the arsenal Liverpool game. Oh, and an assist by Clyne haha

All of our academy and back room / training staff should be proud at how we improve players.

 

[Schad]

I hope we spend whatever it takes to get the player we need. If that's a Hojbjerg-esque fee, great; if it's £20m, that's fine, too.

 

[Ronnie Hotdog (MLsfc)]

All of our academy and back room / training staff should be proud at how we improve players.

Indeed. Just would be great if we could get to a point where we improve the players and keep them together.