St Mary’s
Report: Southampton eyeing bargain deal to sign £5m Celtic ace
Southampton are lining up a bargain swoop for Celtic ace Ryan Christie, according to a report from the Sun. The 26-year-old is out of contract at Parkhead next summer. With his contract running down, the Saints are ready to swoop in. Christie would be a very good addition for Ralph Hasenhuttl Southampton’s move to sign the Scotland international could be accelerated if they manage to sell former Hoops midfielder Stuart Armstrong. Southampton target Christie in action for Celtic last season Southampton want Christie The Sun claims that Celtic could be tempted to sell the attacking midfielder for a bargain fee this summer rather than risk losing him for nothing in January. And the Hoops star would add so much to the Saints’ play in the final third if he ends up moving to St Mary’s this ...
Report: Southampton want to bring player who excelled under Hasenhuttl back to St Mary’s
Southampton are keen to bring Liverpool star Takumi Minamino back to St Mary’s this summer, according to a report from talkSPORT. The 26-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan with the Saints. The 31-capped Japan international really impressed on the south coast, scoring two goals in 10 games for Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side. With Danny Ings leaving Southampton, Hasenhuttl will be desperate to bolster his attacking ranks. Minamino impressed during a loan spell with Southampton last season The Austrian desperately needs to add more pace and potency to his front-line. Minamino on Southampton radar talkSPORT reckon that the Japanese ace is a target for the Saints once again. In fact, it is claimed that the south coast outfit have already made an enquiry for the Liverpool star. ...
Southampton confirm Arsenal target to leave club on free transfer
Southampton have confirmed that Arsenal and AC Milan target Ryan Bertrand will leave the club for free this summer. Bertrand has spent the last six years of his career on Southampton’s books, scoring eight goals in 240 appearances, but he will walk through the St Mary’s exit doors at the end of the 2020-21 season after failing to reach an extension agreement with the club. The Saints have announced the 31-year-old’s departure, thanking him for his sterling contribution to their cause while insisting he will always hold a special place in the heart of the club’s supporters. “Southampton Football Club can today confirm that Ryan Bertrand will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season,” a statement on the club’s official website read. “Bertrand was a key part of the te...