10 Jul 2015 16:43:24
Couple of details from the Les Reed interviews this afternoon.
Firstly still no second bid from Man United for Schneiderlin, although they remain interested in him, but Saints will only sell if their valuation is met, otherwise he stays.
Also confirmed he has no interest in signing Ron Vlaar.
Secondly whilst I've no doubt some you will still struggle to accept this as an explanation, during his interview with Adam Blackmore he said we agreed a fee with Atletico for Toby but the player had already decided on Spurs. And he added that we were NEVER in a position to negotiate before the end of the season because of the terms of the loan deal.
10 Jul 2015 17:05:18
Just seen Angelo Ogbonna has signed for West Ham so that's that rumour over! I have a horrible feeling that we are acting too slow on making these important signings, and we are missing out. Sure Cabaye would of been an amazing option for us, but we were too slow.
Also just read that Fonte would leave us for a Champions League side if he had the option. Nice to see our Captain saying that.
10 Jul 2015 19:27:57
Les also said that they weren't in for Ron Vlaar (which I'm heartbroken about) and that they've got bids in play as we speak and are pushing to get something over the line in the next 48 hours.
No idea who, presumably a centre back.
10 Jul 2015 20:11:32
Pretty obvious that Morgan is far from first choice for Utd., and they are moving for preferred choice(s) before they get serious re. Morgan.
Keep well away from them Morgan, and make certain you maintain your ability to manage your career.
10 Jul 2015 20:29:54
So we have bids in place - hoping to get someone within the next 48 hours. Any ideas eds?
{Ed002's Note - I cannot sensibly answer about timescales.}
10 Jul 2015 22:33:08
Schweinsteiger looks set to join Utd. Morgan would be silly to go there now, he needs regular first team football.
11 Jul 2015 10:55:15
Hi Eds, sorry wasnt really worried about the timescales too much - just wondered who the likely players are we are looking at? We have certainly missed out on a few, so is it the same names or any new names joined the mix?
{Ed002's Note - Of the players that have been of interest: Schar and van Dijk looked at but nothing happened. Vlaar remains of interest but he may need his knee looked at first. Southampton made an enquiry about Sneijder in December but didn't follow it up. Gueye is heading elsewhere. Clasie is looking to be heading to Lazio now. Bas Dost has probably priced out of the market completely now and Southampton opted for Juanmi who has arrived. Hernandez is injured but will very likely be heading elsewhere. Interest went in Trippier, Janmaat and Brugge's versatile Thomas Meunier with Cedric arriving. Borussia Mönchengladbach's Max Kruse opted to move to Wolfsburg. An enquiry from Southampton for Sevilla's Krychowiak was rebuffed although the amount of money they suggested was well below the asking price in any case. SFC were offered Castilla's Derik Osede but there was no interest. Vela looked at but nothing happened. Rafa Silva moving elsewhere. Dark horse - I understand interest in Anderlecht's Dennis Praet remains.}
11 Jul 2015 13:22:56
Fabian Schar would be awesome. 23 years old as strong physical center back who can pass well from the back and has the ability to score goals. Has international caps for Switzerland and already plays in a competitive physical league. Would love there to be something in this.
11 Jul 2015 13:24:45
Pretty sure he was already snapped up this summer though
11 Jul 2015 14:23:00
Thanks Eds - lots happening then! Would be nice to see a few new signings announced soon.
12 Jul 2015 11:47:15
Vela would've been great!