There have been numerous updates on the transfer front in regarding Southampton in the last seven days.
One piece of confirmed business is the return of former captain Adam Lallana, with the 36-year-old turning down a new contract at Brighton to move to Southampton for free.
He joins Taylor Harwood-Bellis as an arrival this summer, with the defender’s loan made permanent once promotion was confirmed as per the terms of his deal from Manchester City.
Che Adams’ contract saga continues to rumble on in the background but no decision is expected on whether he signs a new deal at Southampton or elsewhere until the Euros are over.
Here are all the latest Southampton transfer updates from the past seven days.
Southampton ‘frontrunners’ for Flynn Downes
Southampton manager Russell Martin is desperate for the club to secure a return of last season’s loan star Flynn Downes.
Latest reports suggests that deal is getting close, with West Ham United open to selling Downes and Southampton ‘frontrunners’ for his signature.
The Saints believe they can complete a deal for less than £15 million and want to get the 25-year-old signed ready for the start of pre-season.
Southampton are linked with a move for another of Martin’s former players, too, with reports a third bid is set to be made for Swansea City’s Nathan Wood after twice being knocked back last summer.
Martin also wanted to sign Max Aarons last summer, but the full-back opted to join Premier League Bournemouth instead.
With Aarons falling out of favour at the Cherries and the Saints now returning to the top flight, the club are ‘prepared’ to try once more‘ to capture the 24-year-old’s services.
