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19 Jun 2024 12:21:00
SFC are in advanced talks with Burnley to bring back Nathan Redmond.
Redmond will replace Sulemana who is being moved on - a club in France has put in a bid for him. Club see Redmond as good value as part of the transfer profile strategy that they are employing this summer - experienced voice in the dressing room to help the younger players, still well-respected by the coaching staff and in the last year of his contract at his current club.
Discussing 2 year contract. £2m fee, wages around £45-£50k per week. Talks well-advanced. Both clubs keen, just need player to agree personal terms. Hoping to have it concluded in time for player to take part in pre-season from 18th July.
1.) 19 Jun 2024 12:53:27
I sincerely hope you are winding us all up with this one!
He would be towards the very bottom of my list of returning ex-Saints. Hell, I’d rather have Ricky Lambert back!
2.) 19 Jun 2024 16:04:00
Talks are definitely in progress - source is within the club
3.) 19 Jun 2024 16:34:53
Well all I can say DC is if your source is on the money, this season is going to be long and arduous.
I get (and agree) the value of Lallana having a swan song but he is (or was) different quality.
I also see mileage in Ings returning - proven PL scorer and an upgrade on Adams.
I’m not bothered that they both left under a cloud - what matters is can they play a part in keeping us up.
But Redmond - seriously?
I will thank you though DC for preparing me for the shock news if or when it happens!
4.) 20 Jun 2024 10:56:27
While we are at it, Cedric Soares and Jack Cork are on their final year of contract and Oxlade Chamberlain is in the rumours too!
We are going from the Man City Youth team to the Southampton testimonial team, at this rate!
5.) 20 jun 2024 12:46:05
so glad this is a rumour page. if above is true we are already doomed tio go straight down. shippie
6.) 21 Jun 2024 11:29:14
Don’t forget Dusan Tadic. He wants to come back too
7.) 21 Jun 2024 13:39:09
40 is the new 30. Bring back Lambert and Fonte too!
As long as the fees and added wages do not exceed 10% of our budget, I am not against the better players returning for a swan song to add experience and mentorship, while our younger players adjust and develop.
But we do need solid starters at GK, DT, LB, RM and ST at least. Plus a sustainable plan for wherever we end up the year after (e.g. if AA, KWP and THB go)
8.) 22 Jun 2024 13:54:06
Worth remembering that Redmond is only 30.
Talks stalled briefly over % loyalty bonus but are now back on track. He's currently house-hunting in Ringwood. Photo shoot at Lime Wood is provisionally booked for 4th July though not yet confirmed.
9.) 22 Jun 2024 16:24:43
It’s also worth remembering that he is not close to being good enough at this level. There are similarities here with Walcott - they both flatter to deceive, they both try to look busy chasing down blind alleys and both have outsize egos.
Ringwood is nearer to Bournemouth isn’t it?!
10.) 23 Jun 2024 08:58:07
I agree with you Millertime that Redmond is a very mixed bag.
That said, I think I would rather fill a position with an exciting 20m signing, an experienced low/free off the bench and send a young player on loan for a year than a 12m and 8m that might not either be at prem level or will take a year to adjust
So if that is the grand strategy, I am cautiously behind it and seems we are just replacing Stu, Brooks, Rothwell with these. Hopefully some good names to come.
11.) 24 Jun 2024 08:20:02
Hopefully Rodon for Alcaraz plus cash. Makes sense if can get it done
12.) 08 Jul 2024 22:27:54
@ Defensive captain. What happened to Redmond ? ?
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22 Jun 2024 13:54:06
Worth remembering that Redmond is only 30.
Talks stalled briefly over % loyalty bonus but are now back on track. He's currently house-hunting in Ringwood. Photo shoot at Lime Wood is provisionally booked for 4th July though not yet confirmed.
19 Jun 2024 16:04:00
Talks are definitely in progress - source is within the club
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