We only have to pay compensation for training costs etc, so a good signing (but we all know that no Saints signing goes through without hiccoughs).
Problem is it's not just a matter of "We only have to pay compensation for training costs etc" as we also have to outbid any other interested parties. That's why we couldn't just let the league work out the appropriate compensation either.
Man Utd and Fergie were rumoured to have been looking at him not long ago. I can't stand the bloke but if Fergie thinks he has potential then thats good enough for me.
I think Sir Alex was impressed with him after the FA Cup game, Fergie has a great record of getting young promising foreign players- including from Ireland and Scotland, but does not buy players from the English lower leagues. You would think his son would recommend a few
he may turn out to be a world beater, but is unproven. could have done with him as we are light in midfieldActually you can't outbid other clubs because anyone can talk to him and have the fee decided by a tribunal later.
There'd better be a right mid in there as well.
When pointed out that he was the only GK at Saints, he said any other keepers would be welcome and he'd have no complaints if he wasn't good enough to keep the shirt, but when pressed said he thought he was.So from what Adkins has said, shopping list seems to be;
Goalkeeper to really push Kelvin and to compete for no1 (Butland?)+ a young keeper to be a long term part of the squad (Gazzaniga?)
Centre half to be a first team regular. Ideally with leadership qualities and Premiership experience (Curtis Davis fits the bill for me) + a young utility defender, maybe from abroad, who could develop into the real deal and will add depth (Kondogbia?)
Right sided player is surely a must as well, I wouldn't mind at all if this was someone on loan to give us a real injection of pace and quality to ensure that we have a decent season (De Bruyne, Miyaichi type)
I think these, with the possible addition of Clyne and Buttner will be more than enough for a good summers work. After all, our squad is't half bad already!
I expect Seaborne (loan), Barnard, Harding and Butterfield to all be moved on.

So from what Adkins has said, shopping list seems to be;
Goalkeeper to really push Kelvin and to compete for no1 (Butland?)+ a young keeper to be a long term part of the squad (Gazzaniga?)
Centre half to be a first team regular. Ideally with leadership qualities and Premiership experience (Curtis Davis fits the bill for me) + a young utility defender, maybe from abroad, who could develop into the real deal and will add depth (Kondogbia?)
Right sided player is surely a must as well, I wouldn't mind at all if this was someone on loan to give us a real injection of pace and quality to ensure that we have a decent season (De Bruyne, Miyaichi type)
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