Southampton may recover more than half of their Kamaldeen Sulemana investment, who can leave for a fee rumoured around £12.5m this summer.
Touchwood, but Atalanta's interest in Kamaldeen Sulemana has had every Saints fan on the verge of their seats waiting for further updates on the rumour. After all, who expected Sulemana to headline the exit list this summer?
But if this wasn't enough surprising, a new detail about this departure would leave the supporters amazed. Intriguingly, while joining Atalanta is a win-win for Sulemana, it can be a financial boost for Southampton too.
Even with his market value dipping to its lowest in his St. Mary's spell, the Saints can collect a modest transfer fee from his sale.
As per Gazzetta dello Sport(via Sport Witness), Atalanta boss Ivan Juric is willing to translate Sulemana's importance in a transfer deal for him. Reportedly, the Serie A side could be willing to shell out a £12.5m fee for the speedy winger.
Sulemana's £12.5m offer should be a must opt for Southampton
Well, seeing any club interested in taking Sulemana off their books, must excite Saints. But this offer comes as a no-brainer for the club board to decide.
Having put Sulemana for sale at just £7.5m in January during his best level at St. Mary's, any offer worth more is a must-take. And what better than the Saints flop ending a forgettable spell by reminiscing some positive memories?
Truth be told, there have been rare Saints flops that have helped recoup the club a modest transfer fee. Specifically, Sulemana might be the only recent case to follow in Jannik Vestergaard's steps.
While Sulemana's departure will not put almost a net zero loss on Southampton's books like Vestergaard, it can relieve them very much financially. With him tipped to recover more than half of the club's investment, his exit can be a game changer for Southampton looking to reduce wage bills next season.
Overall, on all fronts, Sulemana's Atalanta move is tipped to help Southampton. The hope remains that the rumour materialises into reality.