I hope so, but as many have said, he's a Saints fan and even they couldn't sign him and they are willing to play £12m for Long! Either Burnley want a ridiculous amount, or they really don't want to sell him and will lose him at the end of the season.
It is possible though, that Southampton want a player that has got Prem experience or simply rate Long higher than they do Ings. Do we know for a fact that they were after Ings, or was it just lazy journalism linking a striker that supports Southampton to them?
Saints never actually bid for him, as far as I'm aware. The risk with Ings, is that he's had one excellent Championship season, he did nothing the seasons previous to that. He's only 22, so it might be that he's just come of age, but equally it could be a flash in the pan.
I'm not sure, it's been mentioned a lot though. That is my point, he wasn't very prolific before last season. I reckon teams will wait until January with Ings to see how he does and then there will be a fight for his signature. He's a big risk.
Saints are also interested in Simon Cox to partner Shane Long. They plan to use their Long-Cox to penetrate the opposition's defence.
Has Michael Owen come mout of retirement then ? Post of the thread so far. ^^^^^^^ this. It would be no shock at all. Wickham mis only on £25k a week and much younger. Out with a Long Term Injury. Harry said he did not fail a medical. Excuse as Liverpool have better targets now. Long is not worth the money being paid for him. I can see Southampton sinking (just like the Titanic) the way they are going at the moment. Overspending on most. Unlikely, but if anyone can Steve Bruce can. Tweets from down south saying that Long has rejected Saints terms. Getting interesting mind. Saints fans will be cum - ing in their droves then. ++++++++++++++++++++++ A name that has not been mentioned yet. Chelsea prospect Patrick Bamford looks real class. Am sure that Jose would allow him out on a season long loan. Would also be exempt from the PL 25 man squad list.
Saints looked at Ings as a possible replacement for Jay Rodriquez(if he goes to Spurs). Only Rhodes imo from the championship would be worth a go.
Are there any young wonder kids rotting about in any of the top teams reserves like Sturridge was at Chelsea? I can only think of Sinclair but he's more of a winger. Also Tickles, please don't talk about cum. There's something that just doesn't sit right when old farts like yourself and our resident Sid Little lookalike talk about things like that.
Old fart indeed. Age is just a number. On thread, Patrick Bamford from Chelsea is the one for us on a season long loan deal.
What's the point of this being there? not a complaint because truthfully, it's daft **** like this that I love about Tickler.