Southampton at the moment are pushing to signal a brand new ahead earlier than the switch window closes, and have recognized an EFL star as their predominant focus as they appear to bolster their ranks.
Southampton bettering beneath Juric
Because the sacking of Russell Martin and subsequent arrival of Ivan Juric, Southampton have undoubtedly improved, however have failed to select up the outcomes to point out for it. The Saints stay rooted to the underside of the Premier League with only one win to their identify all season, and have picked up simply six factors, none of these beneath their new supervisor.
Nevertheless, there have been indicators of progress, with the south coast facet having been by far the higher facet towards Manchester United solely to be stung by a late hat-trick from Amad Diallo to go away Outdated Trafford with nothing.
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Southampton beneath Ivan Juric |
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Video games |
5 |
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Wins |
0 |
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Losses |
5 |
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Objectives scored per 90 |
0.8 |
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Objectives conceded per 90 |
3 |
They proceed to battle at each ends of the pitch, scoring the fewest targets within the Premier League this marketing campaign whereas additionally conceding the second most, a mix that’s solely prone to finish a technique for the St Mary’s facet.
With the membership now possible resigned to spending subsequent season within the Championship, they’ve seen robust curiosity in star man Tyler Dibling this winter, and are prone to lose the gifted ahead within the not-so-distant future amid curiosity from Tottenham and others.
Now, maybe in preparation for that truth, they need to raid the Championship as soon as extra forward of their potential return to England’s second tier.
Southampton lining up transfer for Cardiff Metropolis star
That comes as Soccer Insider reveal that Southampton are one of four sides chasing a late move to sign Cardiff City forward Ollie Tanner this month.
Tanner has impressed in England’s second tier to this point this season, grabbing two targets and two assists, whereas his versatility has seen him play on either side of assault.
He has all the time been gifted, with one former coach dubbing him “special” and “the most effective I ever labored with”, one thing that tempted Tottenham into making a proposal to signal him, just for Cardiff to beat them to the punch.
And his performances this season have reportedly caught the attention, with Leeds United, Burnley, Southampton and Leicester all on his tail as they plot a late transfer for the 22-year-old.
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When quizzed, Cardiff boss Omer Riza played down the links, explaining: “No. Ollie’s a younger lad, he is one in every of ours and he is doing rather well. We want him, like we’d like all the opposite gamers in our staff, and he is doing effectively. He is targeted on doing his job at Cardiff and that is it, actually.”
And with two and a half years left to run on his £7,500 a week deal in Wales, any deal appears tough at this late stage, with Cardiff additionally seeking to stave off relegation themselves. Nevertheless, a number of golf equipment are keen to attempt, and Southampton look like amongst them.
