MORE RUMOURS

A few interesting thoughts on here....

http://www.southamptonrumours.co.uk/

heard we have made a bid for schmeichal, would seem odd with them just promoted but apparently contract runs out soon and he has not signed one yet, may just be looking to bump up any new contract

G'Day, long time no speak.

So we're going to be asset-stripped then? Bollocks to the big clubs and the media who just hate to see a club like Saints doing well.   

With all the talk of denuding us of all our players, it's nice to see a rumour linking us with a decent keeper.

welcome Nostromo shame didn't come to anything he has signed a new contract. Would like to see Cork get a new contract as a positive sign

Comments from an editor on the Rumours website....

Coach/Manager: Pochettino has already said no to an offer from one club who made an informal approach but is still of interest to both Spurs. Monaco had an interest as well but that has probably waned. Southampton will look to keep him. I would not be surprised if he moved on to Spurs.

Goalkeeper: Clearly a goalkeeper is being sought with the interest in Kasper Schmeichal. There has also been interest in Astori.

Defence: There was interest in Shaw from Chelsea but not at the price Southampton quoted them in January. Chelsea spoke with Southampton about a player going in part-exchange but the price remained unpalatable still and Chelsea have moved their interest elsewhere. Interest from Manchester United remains, but having had one offer rejected they will look to negotiate a lower fee than quoted to Chelsea. If Shaw were to leave it is not out of the question that Southampton would look to Ryan Bertrand. There is a chance Liverpool will look to include Enrique in a deal for Lallana but I do not know if Southampton will be interested. Nice's Kolodziejczak is a player that St Etienne has shown an interest in but they do not agree with the price being asked. His representatives have spoken with various clubs in England where they feel they can get a better price - certainly Southampton and Manchester United were approached. I am not aware of interest from either at this time.

It would not be out of the question for Lovren to move on this summer and with Southampton showing an interest in Caulker the club are likely expecting offers. Interest could come from Germany, Manchester United or possibly Liverpool or even Barcelona.

Midfield: Lallana would attract interest from a number of clubs including Liverpool, Spurs, Manchester United and Chelsea if available but Southampton do not want to sell unless a particularly attractive offer is made that matches their evaluation. Liverpool have made an offer which is entirely unacceptable to Southampton - but could make another offer which offers more money and improved terms - or perhaps make an offer that includes a player or two. Do not rule out Manchester United making a substantial offer to take both Luke Shaw and Adam Lallana as a package.

Southampton, Roma, Monaco, Schalke, Bayer Leverkusen and Benfica have shown an interest in Braga midfielder Rafa Silva.

Will Hughes is continuing to attract interest from several clubs including Liverpool, Everton and Newcastle. It remains unconfirmed but it is thought Arsenal, Southampton and Manchester United might also be interested in Hughes at the right price. Derby has priced him at a level which will make a transfer very expensive for the buying club. I suspect it will become clearer after the play offs.}

Both Arsenal and Napoli will look to Schneiderlin this summer.

Crystal Palace, Everton and Swansea all have an interest in Jack Cork. Southampton would like to keep him but his contractual situation may make that difficult.

Forwards: Jay Rodriguez has attracted the attention of Spurs but right now their interest appears to be focussed elsewhere given his injury. If Pochettino ends up as manager there and Rodriguez can prove his fitness then they could make a bid.

West Brom, Everton and Southampton have enquired about Victor Moses in addition to Hannover 96 and Lille who have previously shown an interest. The enquiries were all very tentative.

There has certainly been a Southampton enquiry with the agent of Danny Ings. Stoke are also interested and Burnley will look to hang on to him.}