Southampton fans mustn't bother much about other lineup mainstays joining Kyle Walker-Peters at West Ham due to a noticeable £40m detail being talked about.
Following the Kyle Walker-Peters afternoon update, it's a no-brainer to expect Southampton fans to re-check how many players have left the St. Mary's for West Ham. Though the former will only find legend James Ward-Prowse as a known companion there, FBref stats show the truth about the Saints flocking to the London outfit in higher numbers with each passing window.
Further, this summer's quota may not be done just yet, as there isn't any marquee Southampton ace who is left isolated from West Ham speculations.
But how much of these exit noises are actual talks? Ready for a surprise, then Walker-Peters can be the last one to take the long route from the South coast to the capital as far as this particular transfer market is concerned.
Saints likely to snub Fernandes bids and others aren't sign-able
According to a report from The Sun, Mateus Fernandes has fallen down West Ham's midfield priority with £40m rated Harvey Elliott becoming the frontrunner instead.
Well, it was plain simple that Southampton will drive a hard bargain on the Portuguese, but Elliott being limited near that laughable £30m mark has made things even easier for Johannes Spors and the boardroom. Therefore, the Mateus Fernandes worry can be taken off the list.
The remaining names like Tyler Dibling and Aaron Ramsdale are either too big of a financial ask for Graham Potter's men or they don't seem convinced with them. They may seem grounds for rejections in the eyes of other Premier clubs too, but Southampton and their fans won't mind them.
So, the question mark must be reframed to how many starters can vacate St. Mary's, rather than to any specific side.