Como's name isn't doing the Lennon Miller transfer rounds which can be Southampton's gain if they played their transfer cards right.
Serie A outfit Como have their domestic rivals in Italy but Southampton can also claim to be losing to them. Due to the Italians Lennon Miller move, which was labelled intimidating enough weeks ago, that none of Miller's other admirers would have stood a chance.
Well, wait, a whole fortnight has gone and Miller hasn't given his commitments to any future club. So, is there a chance? Some golden words that no Southampton fan is completely wrong to think.
According to a report from the Daily Record, the answer is fairly yes. And that affirmation has come merely thanks to Como's absence from the situation who might have internally backed off from the Miller deal.
Fine, it's their choice but still the battle is far from won for Southampton. Udinese are still standing there firm and tall, and it's not even amusing for the Saints who know the signing mettle their financial books possess.
Udinese are Southampton's biggest stumbling block for Miller
If they offer one of their shirt numbers to Armel Bella-Kotchap, the St. Mary's faithful will appreciate it. And may even support them throughout the Italian top-flight season, if they were to leave the 18-year-old Scot in his current landscape.
From his teenage to the maturity he brings in the middle of the park, the Saints can both cure their passing game and can have Miller as the marquee talent whom they can tag as an extra cash-able asset.
The present priorities are tying Mateus Fernandes and Tyler Dibling to a bunch of more seasons, and having other sought after starters like Miller will help them in an easy transition through selling one first team player every window. It will keep them sharp on the pitch without losing their grip on many millions being offered in negotiations.