08 Jun 2014 13:48:24
There is a couple of lines out of the newspapers recently which suggest that this mass 'exodus' which the media stated would happen about month ago will now probably (hopefully) won't happen.
Firstly, Liverpool are reportedly going to end their interest in Lallana as they are not willing to reach our valuation of him. It would take Lallana to hand in a transfer request to get his move, but even then, we will not lower our valuation of him.
Secondly, it is being reported that Man United are going to end their interest in Shaw and opt to sign Jordi Alba instead.
Finally, it is being reported that Koeman is going to have a second meeting with the saints' board after impressing the saints' hierarchy. It is also being reported that a manager (most probably Koeman) will be unveiled bu the end of the week.
Signs are looking good and the talks of a mass 'exodus' are now looking less and less likely to happen. COYR!

1.) 08 Jun 2014
The talks of a mass exodus were the papers trying to make a story out of nothing, this mass exodus was never really on the cards in the first place.

2.) 08 Jun 2014
That all sounds good, hope your right, only problem with that is Man U will never get Alba, so Shaw is a more realistic target for them, but hopefully he'll stay

3.) 08 Jun 2014
Let's hope Lambert is the only one from the selected first team last year to go, we have a great squad, which we can build on. The mass exodus has been constructed far and wide, including MOTD pundits. Hopefully our board will hold strong and hopefully we'll attract and sign that high-calibre manager Freddie K spoke of

4.) 08 Jun 2014
Man Utd & Liverpool are both suggesting other targets in order to try to put pressure on the Board to sell. I have no doubt that Lallana, Shaw and probably Morgan will be gone after the World Cup. Hopefully they will all get the opportunity to impress as this will help our valuation. I don't want them to go, as I'm sure most Saints fans don't. However, economics will prevail. They will be replaced and we will move on.

5.) 08 Jun 2014
Economics will prevail? I fear you don't understand the core principles of the subject.

I doubt the saints board will let all 3 go, an incoming manager would definitely want to maintain at least one of the key figures in the team suggesting that Schneiderlin or Lallana would stay at the very least.

6.) 08 Jun 2014
The only reason Lambert left was because he had a chance to play for his dream club and saints didn't want to hold him back.

7.) 08 Jun 2014
08 Jun 2014 23:07:21
I think it comes down to if the manager (Koeman?) can persuade them to stay one more year to push for top 4 or Europa league minimum. Doubt it will be possible (to persuade everyone to stay) but Koeman is a big name and could make good signings to add to the squad.

8.) 09 Jun 2014
Let's clear up the economics first Phil:

1/ People Choose: I believe Lallana and Shaw have both chosen Liverpool and Manchester United and that if Wenger comes calling Schneiderlin may choose Arsenal

2/ All Choices Involve Cost: Lallana will have to put in a transfer request or Liverpool will have to meet our valuation. Shaw is likely to be done at a cost of circa £30m, Morgan, let's wait and see. Cost to Saints in losing them is we need to find replacements.

3/ People Respond to Incentives: Champions League football for Adam, a huge club in the case of Luke and CL, French Manager, could be argued improved National team selection for Morgan.

4/ The 'Rules of the game' influence individual choices: As 3/ + cash + realising ambitions, big club/little club factors e. g. marketability.

5/ Voluntary trade creates wealth: We will trade when we are ready, when we perceive the value to be right and also the terms are right.

6/ The consequences of choices lie in the future: Ask Gareth Bale

Right, back to the football.

I agree we need a good spine to our team and that losing Morgan and Adam is not ideal. However, I feel they are replaceable and have every confidence that if we get Koeman or someone of a similar standing we will make some great additions.

Let's see what happens. One thing that unites us all is that we want The Saints to be successful.

9.) 09 Jun 2014
Agree completely with saintlawrence. we are in the days of player power. if they want to go they will go.

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