Southampton manager Claude Puel lauded his team’s response in their 2-1 comeback win over Inter in the Europa League. A Mauro Icardi goal put the Serie A giants ahead at St Mary’s on Thursday, and Dusan Tadic was denied from the penalty spot before the break. But a Virgil van Dijk effort and own goal
Southampton have announced the signing of attacking midfielder Sofiane Boufal from Lille for an undisclosed club-record fee. The 22-year-old Morocco international, who has agreed a five-year deal at St Mary’s Stadium, made 35 appearances for Lille last term, netting 12 times and adding a further four assists across all competitions, becoming one of the most
Claude Puel has likened new signing Nathan Redmond to Thierry Henry, as the Southampton manager attempts to transform the Englishman from a winger to a leading Premier League striker. As Southampton prepare to open their Premier League campaign at home to Watford on Saturday, Puel believes Redmond can become the club’s Henry. Henry scored 175
Tottenham have completed the signing of midfielder Victor Wanyama from Southampton on a five-year contract. The 24-year-old only had 12 months left on his deal at St Mary’s Stadium and has joined Spurs in a move reportedly worth just over £11million. Wanyama is the club’s first arrival ahead of the 2016-17 campaign. The move sees
Southampton are holding out for £40m for Liverpool target Saido Mane, according to the Metro. The Senegal international has been one of the stand out performers for the Saints over the last two seasons, with his form also leading to interest from Manchester United back in January. Liverpool are keen to secure the services of
The Guardian understands that Liverpool are eyeing a summer move for Southampton forward Sadio Mane. Bayern Munich star Mario Gotze was long believed to be their number one target, but the player ultimately decided to remain at Allianz Arena and attempt to impress new coach Carlo Ancelotti. As a result, the Reds appear to have
Virgil Van Dijk is relaxed over Ronald Koeman’s future, very confident the Southampton manager will stay amid reported interest from Everton. Koeman has been linked with the Everton post following Roberto Martinez’s sacking on Thursday, having worked wonders at St Mary’s in the Premier League. The Dutchman, who has a year remaining on his deal,
Cameron Borthwick-Jackson made his first Premier League start at left wing-back after Ashley Young sustained a groin injury, with Van Gaal switching to 3-5-2 to match his opponents’ shape. Two goals in the 3-0 win over West Brom were not enough to keep Ward-Prowse in the Southampton XI, as the midfielder joined Austin on the
It was Southampton who made the brighter start, with Sadio Mane twice going close to giving them the lead in the opening seven minutes. The Senegalese striker’s first effort was blocked by a timely challenge from Toby Alderweireld and his second forced a smart stop from Hugo Lloris. Tottenham’s first meaningful effort came after 15
Daniel Sturridge netted two goals on his first start after injury after the Saints had taken the lead within a minute through Sadio Mane, with Jordon Ibe also on the scoresheet Divock Origi scored a hat-trick and Daniel Sturridge netted two goals on his first start after injury as Liverpool demolished Southampton 6-1 to reach