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Transfer Rumours Saint Finn!

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by Saintmagic, Aug 21, 2025 at 8:48 AM.

  1. Deserana

    Deserana Well-Known Member

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    Just because we might get this deal through doesn't mean that all becomes untrue, we did start the season under prepared and we do rarely sign anyone with experience. This is an uncommonly astute signing from us.
     
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    Boro fans seem pissed off, so that will do me!
     
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  3. Le Tissier's Laces

    Le Tissier's Laces Well-Known Member

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    Other than the last two signings?

    This deal doesn't mean it becomes untrue. It was untrue in the first place.
     
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  4. Che’s Godlike Thighs

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    He’s young enough that if/when we sell him we will make the money back.
     
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  5. - Doing The Lambert Walk

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  6. SaintsFan86

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    Not surprised.. Going to double his earnings, Move closer to home again? And a better chance of promotion...
     
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  7. - Doing The Lambert Walk

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    He is from London and all his family are in the capital/the home counties, I've heard
     
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  8. Gregm1988

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    Who were clearly the two above him? The Armenian and who else? I think I’ve forgotten about someone? Rudoni? I’m not sure him and Rudoni are exactly the same position
     
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  9. Ronnie Hotdog (MLsfc)

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    £12m is a lot of money in the championship but as you say, no doubts there. In the PL however, £12m is very little, so shouldn't really matter.

    On paper, one of our best signings for a long time.
     
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  10. Libby

    Libby Derby County, we're coming for you

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    Don't think I've ever seen him play but clearly very capable at this level so a good signing who'll hopefully be able to slot straight in.

    Presumably he'll be free to play a part on Saturday too if it's done today/tomorrow?
     
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  11. - Doing The Lambert Walk

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    Friday 12pm is the cut-off, I believe. He is travelling today so I think there's a decent chance it's announced tomorrow eve, maybe Friday morning
     
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  12. tomw24

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    Medical tomorrow I think.
     
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  14. Ronnie Hotdog (MLsfc)

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    Hard to argue with that
     
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  15. Le Tissier's Laces

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    Boro folk saying we're getting the best 10 in the league.
     
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  16. - Doing The Lambert Walk

    - Doing The Lambert Walk Well-Known Member

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    Just clocked that his first game at St Mary's will be against Pompey :emoticon-0178-rock:
     
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  17. tomw24

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    I'm sure Lincoln Saint will find a way. :)
     
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  18. - Doing The Lambert Walk

    - Doing The Lambert Walk Well-Known Member

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    Typical, always signing potential rather than proven players at the... oh
     
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  19. SaintsFan86

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    Matsuki, Azaz & Fernandes.. All can score from midfield.. Maybe that was the plan all along.
     
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  20. Ronnie Hotdog (MLsfc)

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    I reckon bench Downes, at least for now, and go with a midfield 3 of Charles and Fernandes behind Azaz.
     
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