Aaron Ramsdale's uncertain exit delay has Southampton falling behind Premier League clubs for Yahia Fofana.
Just days ago, Darren Bent gave his honest Aaron Ramsdale opinion that anticipated fears for the keeper's transfer once again. Now, the player's struggles during this saga have definitely not gone unobserved, but they are tipped to adversely affect Southampton too.
Well, and in a way, no Saints fan has hoped for, Ramsdale’s drawn-out transfer exit is beginning to echo the frustration once caused by Van Dijk’s controversial move to Liverpool.
Though it's been around 8 years, and most fans are left with only brilliant memories of the defender's stay, St. Mary's would never forget the way he forced his exit for a Liverpool move.
Appreciably, Ramsdale isn't intentionally affecting Southampton's plans, but after a heroic spell, the keeper is becoming the club's biggest transfer block this summer.
Ramsdale's transfer struggles have Saints losing Yahia Fofana's deal
That's because, with Ramsdale's transfer saga prolonging, Southampton are left with reduced eyeballs on their keeping reinforcements. And their transfer opponents are leaving no stone unturned either.
Take, for instance, the case of their priority target Yahia Fofana. Despite having long fought alongside other European clubs, Southampton are close to accepting a transfer defeat now.
As per Football League World, Leeds stands as the undisputed favourite to sign Angers' star Yahia Fofana this summer. And what is intriguing is that they can land him for a fee as unexpected and surprising as just £6m.
Honestly, Leeds swooping away Fofana remains a mere question of how fast. If Leeds seal the deal, Ramsdale’s transfer delay will have played its part, and that could leave a rare blemish on an otherwise celebrated Saints spell.
Interestingly, Southampton will have it all, the transfer fee for Ramsdale's departure, and the keeper being replaced with a new signing, yet the player's saga is ending how no fan would have wanted.
Still, be it Van Dijk or now Ramsdale, Southampton has had some unforgettable endings to some of their best player spells. But maybe, Maybe that’s just part of the Saints’ story, saying key goodbyes on someone else’s terms.