Category: Southampton
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Rojo tells Sporting Lisbon he wants to join Man United
Sporting Lisbon defender Marcos Rojo has reportedly handed in a transfer request this afternoon, informing his club that he wants to join Manchester United. Rojo, who starred for Argentina during this summer’s World Cup, has been at the Portuguese side for the last two seasons and it seems he has his sights firmly set…
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Saints continue pursuit of Man United striker
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman is stepping up his chase for Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, according to The Daily Express. The Saints had previously hoped to land the striker in a deal including left-back Luke Shaw but with the purchase of Shaw having been pushed through by the Red Devils at the end of…
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Saints use striker in Inter swap deal
Southampton have confirmed the signing of Saphir Taider of Inter Milan in a swap deal which sees Saints striker Dani Osvaldo join the Italian club. The 22-year-old, who was part of Algeria’s World Cup squad, has joined Southampton on a season long loan after making just 15 appearances for Inter Milan last season. “It’s part…
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Big Sam waits for Van Gaal’s decision on winger
West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce is keen to make a move for Wilfried Zaha but will wait to see what decision Louis van Gaal makes on the Manchester United winger. Hammers boss Allardyce is keen to improve his attacking options this summer and not repeat the failings of last season. And, the former Newcastle…
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Southampton beat Liverpool to Bertrand
Southampton have beaten Liverpool at the last minute to the loan signing of Ryan Bertrand from Chelsea. The London born defender has struggled to force his way into Chelsea’s first team and was loaned to Aston Villa last season, making 10 appearances in the Midlands. The signing of Brazilian Filipe Luis at Stamford Bridge has…
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Southampton midfielder hands in transfer request
Football Express News understands that Morgan Schneiderlin has handed in a transfer request at Southampton. The French midfielder has been heavily linked with a summer exit from the Premier League club and wanted to follow the likes of Luke Shaw, Adam Lallana, Rickie Lambert and Dejan Lovren out of St. Marys. But, chairman Ralph Krueger…
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United defender Shaw surprised by workload
Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has revealed that he made a mistake by expecting life at Old Trafford to be the same as his time at previous club Southampton. The England international, who played for 45 minutes in last night’s 0-0 draw with Inter Milan, has been ordered by boss Louis van Gaal to train…
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Spurs set to complete signings of Southampton duo
Football Express News understands that Tottenham Hotspur are set to announce a double deal for Southampton duo Jay Rodriguez and Morgan Schneiderlin. Since the departure of Mauricio Pochettino as boss at Southampton towards the end of the season, 11 players have left the Southern English club and it is understood that two more are closing…
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Spurs legend: Arsenal deal for Chambers is ridiculous
Tottenham Hotspur icon Gary Lineker has described bitter rivals Arsenal’s purchase of defender Calum Chambers from Southampton as “ridiculous”. The ex-England striker revealed that he sympathises with supporters of the south coast outfit, who have sold a host of leading players during the summer transfer window. Captain Adam Lallana, targetman Rickie Lambert and centre-half Dejan…
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Saints boss makes light of summer exodus
Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has demonstrated his fine sense of humour by posting a Twitter photograph of his empty training pitch following a summer exodus of players. Staplewood training ground appears something of a ghost town in the image and the Saints head coach made a joke of the fact nobody was present for the…
