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BURNLEY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 14: Players, officials and fans remember ex-England manager Graham Taylor who passed away at the age of 72 on Thursday prior to during the Premier League match between Watford and Middlesbrough at Vicarage Road on January 14, 2017 in Watford, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Southampton handed boost ahead of Swansea City opener

Southampton 2017/18 pre-season review – July

Maya Yoshida enjoying life under new Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino

Potential buyer’s claim that Southampton owner has now backtracked

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: Virgil van Dijk of Southampton reacts as they are eliminated after the UEFA Europa League Group K match between Southampton FC and Hapoel Be'er-Sheva FC at St Mary's Stadium on December 8, 2016 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Southampton reaffirm Virgil van Dijk’s absence from France trip

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: Virgil van Dijk and Ryan Bertrand of Southampton look dejected as they are eliminated after the UEFA Europa League Group K match between Southampton FC and Hapoel Be'er-Sheva FC at St Mary's Stadium on December 8, 2016 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

BREAKING: Virgil van Dijk tells Southampton he wants to leave

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: General view outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Southampton and Stoke City at St Mary's Stadium on May 21, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

Doubts rise over Chinese takeover of Southampton

REGGIO NELL'EMILIA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 18: Gregoire Defrel of US Sassuolo celebrates after scoring the goal 2-0 during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo and Genoa CFC at Mapei Stadium - Citta' del Tricolore on September 18, 2016 in Reggio nell'Emilia, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Bellini/Getty Images)

Southampton target joins Italian giants Roma on five-year deal

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 07: Fraser Forster of Southampton shows appreciation to the fans after the Premier League match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield on May 7, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

BREAKING: Fraser Forster signs new 5-year-deal at Southampton

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 16: Matt Targett of Southampton (33) is givent treatment during the Premier League match between Southampton and Burnley at St Mary's Stadium on October 16, 2016 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Matt Targett hoping for strong season with Southampton

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: Fans walk outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Southampton and Leicester City at St Mary's Stadium on January 22, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Jan Bednarek officially trains with Southampton for the first time

MADRID, SPAIN - AUGUST 19: head coach Jose Mourinho (R) of Real Madrid argues with head coach Mauricio Pellegrino of Valencia during the La Liga match between Real madrid and Valencia at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on August 19, 2012 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Southampton officially announce new coaching staff

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Southampton fans show their support prior to the EFL Cup Final match between Manchester United and Southampton at Wembley Stadium on February 26, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Southampton extend contracts of two bright youngsters

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Southampton fans enjoy some pre-match food prior to the Premier League match between Southampton and Stoke City at St Mary's Stadium on May 21, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

REACTION: Southampton announce another ticket offer to fans

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 14: Stuart Taylor of Southampton (L) and Fraser Forster of Southampton (R) arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Burnley and Southampton at Turf Moor on January 14, 2017 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Southampton hilariously announce Stuart Taylor’s contract extension

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Southampton fans look on during the Premier League match between Southampton and Stoke City at St Mary's Stadium on May 21, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Southampton to face Saint-Etienne in a friendly later this month

MANNHEIM, GERMANY - AUGUST 23: The Fans of TSG 1899 Hoffenheim celebrate after winning during the Bundesliga match TSG 1899 Hoffenheim against Borussia Moenchengladbach at the Carl Benz stadium in Mannheim on August 23, 2008 in Mannheim, Germany. (Photo by Thorsten Wagner/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Southampton seemingly on the hunt for target man striker

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 14: Players, officials and fans remember ex-England manager Graham Taylor who passed away at the age of 72 on Thursday prior to during the Premier League match between Watford and Middlesbrough at Vicarage Road on January 14, 2017 in Watford, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Southampton loan Olufela Olomola to Yeovil Town

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 10: Fans gather outside the ground prior to the Premier League match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium on May 10, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Southampton announce new ticket offer for local residents

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: Paddy McNair of Sunderland (L) shoots but has his shot blocked by Harrison Reed of Southampton (R) during the EFL Cup fourth round match between Southampton and Sunderland at St Mary's Stadium on October 26, 2016 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Harrison Reed joins Norwich on loan

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 09: Southampton chairman Ralph Krueger and Southampton owner Katharina Liebherr before the start of the pre season friendly match between Southampton and Bayer Leverkusen at St Mary's Stadium on August 9, 2014 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Robin Parker/Getty Images)

Katharina Liebherr officially leaves role as Southampton Director

SOUTHAMPTON, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 22: The newly erected statue of Ted Bates is pictured during the Coca-Cola Championship match between Southampton and Coventry City at St. Marys Stadium on March 22, 2008 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Southamption acquire services of youngster Will Ferry

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 10: Jack Stephens of Southampton clears from Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium on May 10, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Busy Saturday morning at Southampton

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - MAY 13: Fraser Forster of Southampton arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Middlesbrough and Southampton at Riverside Stadium on May 13, 2017 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

Southampton release kit for new Season this Friday

NORWICH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 07: Virgil van Dijk of Southampton looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Norwich City and Southampton at Carrow Road on January 7, 2017 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Pellegrino says Cédric Soares and Virgil van Dijk will stay at Saints

BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - JUNE 07: England U21 players during a training session at St Georges Park on June 7, 2017 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

Nathan Redmond misses penalty as England Under-21’s crash out

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: An injured Virgil van Dijk of Southampton leaves the ptich during the Premier League match between Southampton and Leicester City at St Mary's Stadium on January 22, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Liverpool to avoid punishment over VVD transfer saga

KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 18: Cedric of Portugal celebrates scoring his sides second goal with his Portugal team mates during the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 Group A match between Portugal and Mexico at Kazan Arena on June 18, 2017 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Portugal and Cedric Soares reach Confederations Cup semi-final