26 Jun 2016 21:47:13
So, Claude Puel is looking more and more likely to be the next Southampton manager. Who'd be his first signing?

Well, if Mané leaves, I'd personally like to spin the "Wheel of Fortune" and bring in Hatem Ben Arfa on a pre-contract. Claude Puel got the best out of him last season and I think Hatem would be keen to continue that progress under the same manager in a more competitive league that he has something to prove in. Could very well happen, especially considering the competitive new wage structure that the board are obviously rolling out to keep the likes of Virgil and Fraser here until the early 2020's.

{Ed002's Note - Ben Arfa's contract runs out next week so a pre-contract is of no relevance. He will either be signing a new deal at Nice or moving elsewhere after already holding talks - he won't be moving to Southampton I am afraid.}

1.) 26 Jun 2016
26 Jun 2016 22:19:20
There could have been an agreement behind the scenes between Ben Arfa and Claude Puel however, although I may just be clutching at straws, we just won't know until next week I guess. Either way, I'd love him here but if it doesn't happen then we'll find someone equally as talented.

{Ed002's Note - There was no argument - just nothing to do with Southampton.}

2.) 27 Jun 2016
27 Jun 2016 00:07:03
Yeah I don't think Ben Arfa is a possibility but still any good players who could look for a reunion? Even from other previous clubs.

{Ed002's Note - It doesn't work like that.}