Saints fans supposed that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was a free agent opportunity not seized but actually, the 31-year-old is yet to exit Besiktas.
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Former Southampton forward Armando Broja has shaken off his Chelsea loanee tag which can be the biggest turning point to bring his ailing career back on track.
Recently transferred Southampton defender Jan Bednarek wasn't far from making the same Premier League error as Jose Fonte did in his final Saints campaign.
Southampton can still play advantage on Max Johnston's transfer race if they want to, but they seem to have ignored the fullback despite an affordable price.
Dusan Tadic completes a Serbian SuperLiga return to Crvena Zvezda, which could be his last playing spell, considering the club's director's comments.
Matt O'Riley was out of Southampton's financial reach over a year ago. Now, Italian outfit Juventus could join them in carrying the same transfer agony.
West Ham tipped to put Southampton in a dilemma as they play around with the idea of an exchange deal of James Ward-Prowse for Saints star Mateus Fernandes.
A week left to go into the season, and Southampton have adopted a willing stance about parting ways with Tyler Dibling for a meagre asking price.
Manchester United fans had been eyeing yesterday's Monaco friendly for their legend but it ended up being a memorable evening for the Saints instead.
Jan Bednarek is part of Southampton's past, and his transfer fee is about to be as well for bringing in a La Liga frontman.
Northampton Town sign Red Devils' prodigy Ethan Wheatley on loan before a Carabao Cup tie against Southampton.
Without Aaron Ramsdale, Southampton have been deemed as more fragile than local rivals Portsmouth in the keeping area.
Southampton should make Jack Rudoni their luxury signing, but it will be best if they waited until they are about to welcome Premier League football.
Saints were keen to sign Djeidi Gassama before the transfer window but they didn't make enough efforts. Now, Gassama is proving his Champions League mettle.
Watford are in talks for Man City centre-back Max Alleyne, with Southampton set to procure its 20% sell-on fee for the 20-year-old if a permanent move happens.
Jay Rodriguez's Southampton career didn't reach a brilliant conclusion due to a poor fatigue record and now, that will delay his chance to play at St. Mary's.
Kuryu Matsuki's loan risk has paid off well for Southampton and now they are close to repeating the same for his fellow compatriot.
Luke Shaw sets out high Premier League aim for Manchester United amidst his no-hidden Saudi transfer rumours.
Southampton may receive a Mateus Fernandes approach from Atletico Madrid which is pretty unreasonable due to the Spanish outfit over-packing that position.
Aaron Ramsdale rejected a last-minute Sunderland approach and resulted in avoiding a Granit Xhaka reunion. Knowing this, Adam Armstrong will be happy.