Southampton fans may have to say goodbye to Emmanuel Dennis recruitment thoughts, with one team determined to pounce until the winter transfer window.
In the preceding week, Southampton fans were well rating the idea of Emmanuel Dennis' arrival. With no bidding money to pass over and an attackers' hierarchy with only one member saving Saints respect in the Championship, going for the 27-year-old was a far cry from a risky idea.
Other than the Premier League, a Southampton forward is expected to rain goals and be called a top three finisher in any competition. If reality moulds up differently, then the first team must be re-examined.
On top of it, the bracket of free players can sometimes turn into a treasure trove, especially in the Championship.
Saints know James Bree was highlighted in a commendable EFL cause and according to a report from BBC, last summer's free transfer Oli McBurnie eventually sat centre stage on the podium.
Not for years, but Dennis can offer a brisk supply of goals for some months and give Will Still a frequent cheat code to escape draws.
Dennis to Southampton depends on Championship rivals choice
On the negative side, though, will be Championship competition and Sky Sports just detailed one alarming issue, if Saints indeed add Dennis to the reinforcement shortlist.
Discussing Watford, Sky Sports quoted journalist Anthony Joseph: "The 27-year-old free agent was in talks with the club over an 18-month contract and underwent medical and fitness tests on Tuesday. It's understood the club have decided not to sign their former player, but have left the door open to resume talks in January."
Fortunately, an announcement is not in the mix there but the "door open" remark stresses that Dennis can be snapped up without Southampton getting a suitable time to act.
One relief is that the board isn't averse to adopting surprising transfer stances and thus, Dennis can line up at St. Mary's provided Saints outsmart any Watford-led opposition.