Taken from a fan forum.
Southampton have had a bid 20m euros accepted by Roma for Paulo Osvaldo. However, the 27 year old striker has vetoed the move, stating he wants to move to a bigger club. His agent is expected to conduct talks with Zenit St. Peterburg and Manchester City next week.
In the meantime Southampton have switched all thier attention to trying to sign a striker to Brazilian international Leandro Damiao and upped thier bid to over 22m euros. Tottenham Hotspur will be fierce rivals for his signature.
Southampton have not finished signing defenders either, they are actively trying to sign Ajax defender Toby Alderweireld from under the noses of Liverpool and Norwich City. Both clubs had a bids of around £5m rejected last week. Southampton will test Ajax resolve with a £6.5m offer for the Belgian centre back.
It is also reported that Southampton are set to complete the signing of Ever Banega for £10m from Valencia by Wednesday. Banega is keen to play in the EPL, and manager Mauricio Pochettino has been an admirer of fellow countryman Banega, 24, since his time managing Espanyol. Banega, who has 17 international caps, almost joined Everton in 2009 but the move fell through because of a problem with his visa.
With the 2 signings all ready made plus luke shaw staying I hope southampton at least challenge for a Europa league place this season.