Southampton: Saints move for Celtic midfield star
Southampton have reportedly opened talks with Celtic over the potential signing of midfielder Victor Wanyama.
- Source: ClubCall
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- Date: Thu 20 Jun 10:24
Southampton have reportedly opened talks with Celtic over the potential signing of midfielder Victor Wanyama.
West Brom boss Steve Clarke is delighted his side will begin the campaign at home but expects a stiff test from Southampton.
Southampton are weighing up sending James Ward-Prowse out on a season-long loan, with Bournemouth thought to be interested.
Southampton will head to West Brom on the opening day of the season before Sunderland visit St Mary's the following week.
Fenerbahce's Slovakian left winger Miroslav Stoch is being heavily linked with a summer switch to Southampton.
Southampton's hopes of signing striker Gary Hooper have been boosted by his reported desire to leave Scottish champions Celtic.
Southampton have again been linked with Celtic star Gary Hooper and are considering an £8million move for the striker.
Southampton have reportedly launched an ambitious £7.6million move for Valencia midfielder Ever Banega.
Southampton new boy Dejan Lovren says he will return to pre-season early such is his excitement at sealing a move to St Mary's.
Southampton have reportedly still not received an approach from Nottingham Forest for the services of striker Billy Sharp.
Southampton look set to swoop for Espanyol playmaker Joan Verdu after he confirmed that he will quit the Spanish side this summer.
Teenager James Ward-Prowse is aiming to become a Southampton first-team regular next season after forcing his way into the squad.
Championship sides Leicester and Millwall are reportedly set to fight it out to sign Guly do Prado from Southampton this summer.
Southampton are understood to be in the race to sign Espanyol midfielder Joan Verdu, who will announce his future plans on Thursday.
Top Saints target Davide Astori is also wanted by new Napoli boss Rafa Benitez this summer as interest grows in the Cagliari defender.
New Manchester United boss David Moyes could try and lure Southampton starlet Luke Shaw to Old Trafford this summer.
Southampton's Gaston Ramirez believes compatriot Gonzalo Bueno would be a welcome addition to the squad at St Mary's.
Southampton scouted England Under-21's 3-1 defeat in Israel last night when several of the victorious Norwegians caught the eye.
Gaston Ramirez has distanced himself from talk he could move back to Italy this summer by reaffirming his commitment to Saints.
Southampton are thought to have stolen a march on Liverpool in the race for Lyon defender Dejan Lovren by making a bid of £8.5million.
Southampton have been linked with moves for Uruguay winger Gonzalo Bueno and Evian striker Saber Khelifa.
Southampton have released eight out-of-contract players including Frazer Richardson and Danny Butterfield.
Saints face competition from AC Milan, Roma, Napoli, Tottenham and Rubin Kazan for the signature of Cagliari defender Davide Astori.
Southampton look set to miss out on Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama this summer as Arsenal are the favourites to sign him.
Southampton have not received an approach from Benfica for the services of boss Mauricio Pochettino, according to a report.
Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino has been offered the manager's job at Benfica, according to reports in Spain.
Southampton youngster Luke Shaw is determined to build on a successful debut campaign and hit the ground running in pre-season.
Billy Sharp is set to learn whether he has a Saints future when he holds face-to-face talks with boss Mauricio Pochettino next month.
Saints midfielder James Ward-Prowse has made the cut as one of 21 players heading to Turkey for England Under-20's World Cup campaign.
Guly do Prado is aiming to start scoring goals for Southampton in order to secure a regular place in the attack next season.
Southampton defender Dan Seabourne is being targeted by Bournemouth, Ipswich and Wolves in the summer transfer window.
Southampton full-back Luke Shaw will play no part in England's European under-21 Championship in Israel after picking up an injury.
Vegard Forren is ready to end his five-month Southampton nightmare after losing his place in the Norway squad this week.
Jay Rodriguez has heaped praise on the Southampton fans and vowed to try and score more goals for the club next season.
Manchester United's new boss David Moyes is reportedly set to join the race to sign Southampton's highly-rated left-back Luke Shaw.
Morgan Schneiderlin is confident Southampton can continue to progress up the Premier League table after avoiding relegation.
Rickie Lambert ended his debut top-flight campaign as joint-top English scorer, but the Saints star is still disappointed.
Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino has brushed off talk Chelsea will sign teenage starlet Luke Shaw this summer.