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Transfer Rumours The 2015 Summer Transfer Window Thread

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  1. saintrichie123

    saintrichie123 Well-Known Member

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    We did and Drogba.
     
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    Virgil as our replacement for Toby and another CB on loan. If we can do that, get Praet or another CM I think we're in decent shape. Austin would just be the cherry on the cake for me.
     
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    Fonte “We lost Clyney, we got Cedric and Cuco. We bought good replacements for that position, so I’m happy with that,” said Fonte, when asked about the club’s summer business.

    “We lost Morgan, we still got Clasie, who showed [against Feyenoord] that he’s a good player, but we still need a defensive midfield and if we can get a defensive midfield and another centre back to cover or to compete with me and Maya [Yoshida], and the others, we will be in a great position

    "I know the club is working behind the scenes to get another two or three signings.

    “If we can get them, good quality signings again, I think we’ll be in a great position for this season again.”


    http://m.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/13498116.Jose_Fonte__The_signings_Southampton_still_need/?ref=rss
     
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    Interesting he feels we need DM. I think Clasie, VW and Reed are three strong players in that role.
     
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    Suggests we're not after Praet then and somebody like Krychowiak would more fit the bill
     
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    Saintjoey, Jul 25, 2015
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    We're not getting Krychowiak.
     
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    You get Krychowiak, and put the freshness back
    You get Krychowiak and put the freshness back
     
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    But not strong enough.
     
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    Yes, Clasie isn't really a DM like Morgan was. He likes going forward more.
     
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    I hope they are. If not, I guess Reed will never make that breakthrough. He is very similar in size and style to Clasie and would interchange easily with him. I guess it is the big guy to go with them we need for when Wanyama is suspended...
     
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    I'm not saying VW, Clasie and Reed aren't up there in sufficient quality. There's just not enough quantity. Last season there were a couple of games where neither Morgan nor Victor were available and although we coped, it was a near thing. We can't just muddle through and hope for the best. We've lost the proven good quality and option of Schneiderlin, Cork and Alderweireld and we've brought in Jordy and Cuco. Unproven, at this level, and insufficient in numbers.
     
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    Look, we need more depth. We are in the Europa League which means a ****load more games. What happens if 2 of those get injured? We need a bigger squad.
     
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    A starting CB alongside Fonte, another CB for cover, and another CDM and I think we'll be set.
     
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    Have to agree with Mr. Fonte and I imagine those comments are not just his opinion but the clubs opinion.

    Once we sold Cork, Toby covered three positions as Yoshida was probably our best squad player.

    So effectively we need to cover those three roles with three players
    Martina is reserve right back, so now it's a CB & DM.

    Realistically we're going to lose Big Vic next summer so in my opinion it should be someone who will be ready to fill his sizeable boots by next season.
     
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    United have signed Sneijder.
     
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    Link?
     
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