LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 26: Joel Piroe of Leeds United in action with Flynn Downes of Southampton during the Sky Bet Championship Play Final match between Leeds United and Southampton at Wembley Stadium on May 26, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)
Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth has dropped an update on Southampton’s pursuit of Flynn Downes.
Southampton confirmed their return to the Premier League with a victory over Leeds United in the Championship Play-Off final at Wembley.
The Saints are now looking to assemble a squad that can compete in the top flight, with Russell Martin desperate to avoid relegation in his first campaign managing at England’s top table.
Understandably, the promotion has seen Southampton get linked with several players, including Celtic’s Matt O’Riley, Sunderland wonderkid Jobe Bellingham and Werder Bremen attacking midfielder Leonardo Bitterncourt.
Sport Republic will need to flex their financial muscles in the window for the South Coasters to survive in the Premier League, with Flynn Downes high up on Martin’s transfer wishlist.
What’s the latest on Flynn Downes to Southampton?
Downes played a pivotal role in the heart of the Saints midfield last term, playing 33 times in the Championship after arriving on loan from West Ham.
Having worked with the Englishman during his time at Swansea City, Martin became a huge fan of Downes, labelling his performances as “monstrous”.
