Oliver Antman is tipped to join Southampton's gradually increasing list of missed transfer targets.
Recently, Southampton fans saw one of their backup winger targets Adnane Abid getting snatched away while they were caught in two minds about their right-flank options. At that point, a small portion of Saints fans must have assumed a similar outcome happening for another of their shortlisted transfer candidates.
Well, cutting the suspense short, it's budding Finnish star Oliver Antman. Certainly, he is an underrated name among the European elites but his reputation is only set to improve following a fairytale Dutch Cup triumph.
Still, Southampton aren't losing much here because let's be honest, the transfer fees are currently proving to be repetitive stumbling blocks for the club.
But Antman's signing lure has been increasing in the Championship with EFL Analysis suggesting that a Blackburn Rovers opportunity could be around the corner.
Antman could see bigger responsibilities placed on his shoulders
Now, not to downplay Antman's capabilities but he might be tasked with filling in Ben Brereton Diaz's scoring boots who left Rovers over two seasons ago. Factoring in the Chilean's importance there, it'll more than be a compliment for Antman to be drawn into those comparisons.
Plus, it's a well documented fact that Southampton will visit Blackburn for two league assignments, hence, Antman can have a good audition chance for the Saints to take notice.
Yes, it's a too much long-term approach but every forward playing in commendable rhythm rarely happens at St. Mary's. So, no one can rule out the 22-year-old wearing a Saints shirt but the present focus must be on picking the best frontmen that will suit Still's lineup needs.
That can be a traditional number nine like Willem Geubbels or someone from the current roster getting one last chance if the club doesn't offload every attacker in the coming months. Ultimately, what happens in the attacking department, let's wait to find out.