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The Athletic: Danny Ings signs new long-term contract, but not for Southampton.

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by - Doing The Lambert Walk, Oct 19, 2020.

  1. Archers Road

    Archers Road Urban Spaceman

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    Very few players deserve to be classified as irreplaceable. Danny falls into that very select category; strikers of his ability are extremely rare, that's why rich clubs are prepared to pay through the nose. Selling him purely to reinvest the money would be quite possibly the worst bit of business since we sold Mane and Pelle, and "reinvested" in Clasie and Charlie Austin. Different if he wants to leave, of course.
     
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  2. thereisonlyoneno7

    thereisonlyoneno7 Well-Known Member

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    If he says he is definitely off, then we have to sell to reinvest. I get eat impression Danny is the kind of guy who won't mess us around, he'll say yep I'll sign and stay, or nope I'm leaving whatever. In the latter case, we will have to maximise what we get.
     
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  3. TheSofaSaint

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    Someone on here must be from Hamble and(or) know someone in his family that could find out. Guessing they wouldn’t say anything anyway
     
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  4. saintrichie123

    saintrichie123 Well-Known Member

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    How much do you think we could get? My guess is £45m ish.
    Do I think he will go? Unfortunately yes to Leicester or spurs in the summer.
     
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  5. Archers Road

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    Might be a harder decision for him if we finish above those two.

    Big if, I know. Still, though...
     
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  6. Saints FC 76

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    You're forgetting that Austin is a better finisher than Ings.
     
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  7. Saints FC 76

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    I can't see him going to Spurs because the fee will be so high. Not necessarily so high as in over £50m, but still a hell of a lot when you consider his injuries, he'd likely be back up and he's 29 next summer. Spurs could sign Vinicius permanently for less than Ings - who's done okay as backup and has potential - and use funds for other areas.

    I could see Leicester or Everton wanting him, but they're hardly a dream move.

    I just don't see the 'big 6' going for him considering how much they'd have to pay for an almost 30 year old with a bad injury record. It's a risky buy for them.
     
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    All the omens to a sign on the dotted line moment.
     
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  9. West Kent Saint

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    I’m starting to think he will be off, so will be over the moon if I I come here and see he’s signed. I wonder if it is Europe he’s wanting, hence the delay. Anyway, in his hands now I guess, including the possibility of Europe!
     
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  10. garysfc

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    As much as I love the bloke, I can’t see anyone paying over £30M for him especially in this climate. He’ll be virtually 30yo & has a slightly suspect knee(s). Must admit I struggled writing that & will probably get hammered for even suggesting but that’s the case. Don’t get me wrong, when Danny’s fit he probably covers most yardage certainly in quick bursts but I think any chairman would play serious hardball on his valuation. Not really sure why it’s taking so long tho. Maybe both sides have agreed a deal & just dragging it out for media coverage. Fingers x’d
     
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    Taking your last paragraph (I just don't see the 'big 6' going for him considering how much they'd have to pay for an almost 30 year old with a bad injury record. It's a risky buy for them.) that only leaves West Ham.

    If all clubs are struggling financially, the summer transfer market could be rather quiet, or more restrained than usual. Especially if there is a Covid hangover.
     
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  12. Cowtownred

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    West Ham can **** right off!
     
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  13. saintrichie123

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    They have let Haller go as well :bandit:
     
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    Quick, spread it around, it could go viral...
     
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  16. West Kent Saint

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    Are you ITK Jasper, or am I clutching at straws?
     
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  17. West Kent Saint

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    And I’ve seen the news. As you were!
     
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    Wrong type of positive
     
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  19. saintrichie123

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    Found something positive for yourself fats.
    756A4E99-BED7-45A3-A32C-149A77707C37.jpeg
     
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  20. shoot_spiderman

    shoot_spiderman Power to the People

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    When there’s actually news that Danny is going to sign* can we make sure we have a new thread as this thread is misnamed and I know I’m not alone in being disappointed by its content whenever there’s a new post

    * or not, god forbid

    Thank you :emoticon-0109-kiss:
     
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