Transfer speculation has quieted down recently following a hectic week, coinciding with the return of Saints players to training.
An update is eagerly anticipated regarding the future of striker Che Adams, whose contract situation remains unresolved after EURO 2024.
Several Saints players, including Adams, continue to enjoy extended leave due to their international commitments.
In the latest developments over the past 24-48 hours, Southampton FC has reportedly made an undisclosed bid for Lamine Camara, an exciting 20-year-old midfielder from Senegal currently with FC Metz.
Camara is poised to depart France this summer following Metz’s relegation from Ligue 1 last season, despite his impressive performance of appearing in 31 out of 34 league matches, scoring once and assisting four times from a central midfield role.
The Africa Cup of Nations champion has two years remaining on his current contract and is reportedly valued at approximately £10 million, according to the report.
Charly Alcaraz is expected to resume training with Southampton today at Staplewood, despite not participating on Monday’s first day of pre-season. Reports from Italian media indicate that Juventus is unlikely to make an offer for the Argentine midfielder. However, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur are rumored to be considering potential deals with Southampton for the 21-year-old’s signature.
Last year, Alcaraz signed a new long-term contract with Southampton, extending his stay until 2028, before embarking on a loan spell with Serie A side Juventus in January.
Southampton’s agreement to sign Brazilian left-back Welington from Sao Paulo is facing potential interference, as per reports. Last week, the Daily Echo confirmed Saints’ ongoing negotiations for the player.
However, Italian sources suggest that Torino are optimistic about hijacking the deal, despite Welington having already undergone a medical with Southampton. Initially reported in Brazil, the deal outlined how Southampton could secure the 23-year-old for free when his contract expires at the end of 2024.
Alternatively, Saints have the option to pay a nominal fee for his immediate release, an approach Torino reportedly also intends to pursue.
West Ham and Southampton are prominently featured in ongoing discussions during this summer’s transfer window, with several players drawing interest from both clubs.
Negotiations between West Ham and Southampton regarding Kyle Walker-Peters continue, but the clubs are reportedly still apart in their valuation of the right-back, whose contract at St Mary’s has entered its final year.
Southampton is keen on securing midfielder Flynn Downes following his productive loan spell, yet a deal has not been finalized as of now.
Contrary to recent reports from The Mirror suggesting otherwise, Southampton has clarified that there are no current plans to re-sign Danny Ings, dispelling speculation of a potential move.
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