Southampton in talks to sign ‘very technical’ ace as Russell Martin looks to bolster key position
Southampton fans can expect a busy end to the summer transfer window as Russell Martin looks to improve his squad for the 2024/25 season.
11 first-team signings have already been made at Southampton, with Aaron Ramsdale set to become the 12th.
The England international’s arrival is perhaps the most significant, with Ramsdale a significant upgrade on Southampton’s current goalkeepers.
With the biggest priority before Friday’s 11pm transfer deadline resolved, Russell Martin can shift his focus to any additional improvements he can make to his squad.
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Southampton are yet to score in the Premier League in their two matches following a return to the top flight.
The lack of creativity in the side was highlighted to an alarming degree as Martin’s side managed just one shot on target against Nottingham Forest as they lost their second consecutive Premier League game 1-0 last weekend.
With a completely changed XI, the goals flowed in South Wales as Southampton beat Cardiff City 5-3 in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night but Martin still feels he needs more firepower.
That is according to the Daily Echo, who claimed in their report on the Ramsdale deal that Southampton ‘are also hunting attacking reinforcements’.
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Ben Brereton Diaz, Cameron Archer and Mateus Fernandes have all been brought in this summer to help in the final third.
However, Martin is very short on wingers and could also push to get another striker through the door before the deadline.
