Saints reminded of laughable Endrick's loan links as Newcastle United emerge as serious contenders to materialise a rumour for the Brazilian talent this summer.
Like it or not, but it wasn't a long while ago that, with rapid developments, Leicester wiped off the smiles of Saints fans. But while that setback wasn't completely unforeseen, Southampton are in for a similar misery at the cost of an English club's surprise this time.
In case you remember, out of nowhere, Real Madrid forward Endrick was reported to be on the Saints' radar last year. Now, as expected, the rumours cooled off soon, but the fans would have enjoyed it in the moment, in what turned out to be a disastrous campaign for them.
Fast forward to now, most of the Saints supporters would have long forgotten the case. But, they are now reminded of it again, being forced to do nothing except admit the helplessness of their poor European position.
That's because while Endrick felt too good to be called a Saint, another English club has now made the forward's signing a likely possibility. It's Newcastle United who are close to making the Saints' dream their reality.
Saints feel shame looking at Endrick's fresh Newcastle links
Recently, Spanish outlet Defensa Central confirmed Newcastle's interest in Endrick as they consider the forward an exciting replacement for Alexander Isak amidst his Liverpool rumours. While the Magpies' go-to option remains Hugo Ekitike, it shouldn't be a surprise if they end up with Endrick this summer.
Well, if this goes, Saints fans will be left in awe of seeing Newcastle splash €70m on Endrick, for whom, even if possible, Southampton could have only afforded a loan move. And this way, the Magpies are en route to making the Saints laugh at their situation once again.
It's because, in another previous tale, Southampton felt in following in Newcastle's Champions League qualification footsteps with a massive takeover. But in a dismal end, the talks halted before the fans had even begun dreaming of the fancy step.
At this point, these cases show nothing but Southampton's unfelt presence on the biggest stage. Yet, the hope remains as fans believe in boss Still to help the club return to its glory days.