Latest Southampton FC transfer news: Danny Ings returns, Celtic star intrigue, Sunderland ace pursuit intensified
Published three days ago, by Aaron Tippett, FLW compiles the most recent transfer rumors pertaining to Southampton FC, the recently promoted team.
Martin Russell
Several players are being linked to Southampton after they were promoted to the Premier League.
When the Saints arrived at Wembley on Sunday, they faced a formidable opponent in Daniel Farke’s Leeds United, who were also vying for promotion to the Premier League.
However, Russell Martin was well-prepared, and Southampton, who had just been relegated the previous season, immediately returned to the first flight after Adam Armstrong scored the game’s lone goal.
Jack Stephens of Southampton raising the play-off championship trophy
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The captain of the Saints has expressed his opinions about his team’s opponents at Wembley.
Although Martin and Southampton had a fantastic moment when they met their season goal, there isn’t much time for relaxation and celebration as the top flight gets ready for the upcoming campaign.
Although the Saints have a wealth of skill and experience, they will need to get stronger if they want to avoid the relegation battle.
In light of this, Football League World summarizes the most recent St. Mary’s transfer news.
Southampton eyes a bid for Danny Ings
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Danny Ings, a striker for West Ham, is someone the Saints are eager to have return to St Mary’s this summer, according to a talkSPORT report. Despite Ings’ meagre three Premier League goals with the Irons over the past two seasons, Southampton supporters have a special place in their hearts for him due to his 22 Premier League goals during the Saints’ 2019–20 campaign.
The 31-year-old would be a wise addition to Russell Martin’s assault because he has years of Premier League experience in addition to playing at St Mary’s every week.
Southampton stats for Danny Ings (all competitions), according to transfermarkt
It appears that Ings is not the only former Saint to be returning to Hampshire this summer; talkSPORT also disclosed that Southampton was interested in Adam Lallana ahead of the 2019–20 campaign. The two were in the same Liverpool squad for a few years, even if they never played together for Southampton.
In addition to the highly effective Adam Armstrong, Ings might be the perfect top-level successor for Che Adams, whose contract is about to expire.
Jack Clarke of Sunderland is a popular talk topic at Southampton.
Jack Clarke, winger for Sunderland
It makes sense that Jack Clarke has drawn a lot of interest heading into the summer transfer window given his impressive results for Sunderland in the Championship this year. Southampton has now entered the fight for his signature, joining West Ham and Bournemouth as the two teams rumored to be in the lead.
The Northern Echo reports that the Saints have made Clarke a top priority this summer as they prepare for the Premier League. After his initial breakthrough at Leeds, the 23-year-old, who was previously with Tottenham, needed some time to establish himself in senior game. However, he has since grown into a match-winner at the Stadium of Light and appears headed for a well-earned Premier League transfer.
For a Sunderland team that was largely inconsistent this season, Clarke scored 15 goals in the Championship. Although Sunderland will suffer greatly from his departure, whoever he signs with will benefit greatly.
Southampton might be able to use the promotion money Southampton received this summer to purchase the winger since his contract expires in 2026 and Sunderland may want to cash in.
Southampton monitors O’Riley, a Celtic star
Matt O’Riley: Celtic vs. Rangers
Matt O’Riley of Celtic is another player who has drawn the attention of Russell Martin and Southampton. For the Scottish powerhouses, the 23-year-old has had a spectacular season, tallying an absurd 19 goals and dishing out 18 assists in all competitions.
In the Champions League matches against Lazio, Atlético Madrid, and Feyenoord, three of the assists were given. According to GIVEMESPORT, Southampton is reportedly intending to pursue a transfer for O’Riley, but they will have fierce competition.
Atletico Madrid made an offer for O’Riley in January, but it was rejected. This summer, they might pique their interest again, but they won’t be the only club doing so. Although Leeds was apparently interested in January as well, their chances of obtaining his services are reduced given their inability to get promotion to the Premier League.
However, as Southampton gets ready for premier league games once more, the Danish international would be a fantastic addition, and O’Riley might be enticed by his first significant Premier League move and a connection with Martin.
Southampton aims at Loum Tchaouna
The winger Loum Tchaouna of Salernitana has been highlighted as a target ahead of a possible summer transfer, according to Tutto Salernitana, an Italian publication.
The winger, who was born in 2003, made 33 Serie A appearances for his team this season, contributing four assists and four goals. He is currently drawing interest from the English Premier League. Despite Salernitana’s tragic relegation from the Italian top division, the Saints may be able to sign him for a low price.
Tchaouna might only be available for £8 million, which would be an incredible value for such a potential 20-year-old, according to the report. Lazio, a Serie A team, is also rumored to be interested, so Southampton might face some fierce competition.
