07 Jun 2015 13:56:41
Reports that we are favourites to sign Alex Song. Be interesting to see if this develops but would indicate Morgan moving on (very likely IMO) and Clasie not happening. Could be worse!

1.) 07 Jun 2015
07 Jun 2015 16:34:39
I think Clasie was supposed to be coming in regardless of whether Schniederlin went or not, hopefully we'll get both, definitely have one of the best midfields in the prem then

2.) 07 Jun 2015
07 Jun 2015 17:31:07
I heard that Clasie deal is not going to happen

3.) 07 Jun 2015
07 Jun 2015 19:35:02
I think we need another prolific goal scorer, maybe Austin. Pelle is good but he needs the delivery and doesn't quite get the same delivery from mane as he gets from tadic and long. Be nice to see alderweireld on permanently, a goal keeper think that steklenberg would be good. High profile centre mid like song would be quality. I know Barton can be a lose cannon but there is no denying his talent

4.) 07 Jun 2015
07 Jun 2015 20:02:20
Would love to see Alex Song come in, could picture him and Wanyama being a formidable force in the middle. Although I reckon Song plays much better in a flat 3 in the middle. But with Pelle, Long, Mane and Jay Rod I feel we have enough goals in the team and if a striker is signed it will be for competition only. Think a goal keeper and a centre back (if Toby doesn't sign) is essential

5.) 07 Jun 2015
07 Jun 2015 22:08:22
I don't think we can rely on just Long, Pelle, Rodriguez and Mane for goals, especially if we're hoping to go beyond the group stages of the Europa League. Pelle only signed a three year deal will us and I suspect there won't be an extension, more so because he may want to go back to Italy rather than Saints not offering one. Therefore we need another striker on the books this season, rather than next summer when we may find ourselves selling him.

6.) 08 Jun 2015
07 Jun 2015 19:32:25
That Song rumour has certainly picked up speed out of nowhere! Eds, do you know anything about it? Would song be in stead of Clasie? I saw one of you guys saying that interest had ended in him

{Ed002's Note - West Ham would really like to do a deal for Song in the summer. However, there are three factors that will be critical in Song's decision about where he moves next: (a) the asking price, (b) wages of £100k plus a week, and (c) what other clubs are interested in him beyond WHU. It is too far off to really say at this time but the wages may be too high for WHU. Certainly Inter Milan have spoken with Barcelona about the player - which has sparked a thought that he could be loaned to Inter until January and then be used as part of an exchange for Kovacic. He is also seen as an option by Southampton and Manchester City.}

7.) 08 Jun 2015
08 Jun 2015 07:44:35
I like Song as a player when he wants to play but I think he has a bit of an attitude problem and I don't think that Saints would be willing to meet his £100K wages. If they did it could destabilise the rest of the team.

8.) 08 Jun 2015
08 Jun 2015 12:51:26
All in all saints need to tie any deals up quick we ain't got time to dilly-dally and penny pinch epically what Europe starting in July

9.) 08 Jun 2015
08 Jun 2015 21:38:49
I highly doubt Pelle will want to return to Italy? He hasn't played there since 2011 so I think he's used to not living there. I agree I would like to see a forward come in, but a keeper and a centre back are clearly essentials.