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Jordie Clasie Transfer Moves A Step Closer
Friday, 19th Jun 2015 10:42

Sometimes the transfer market is like a game of chess where you have to wait for one move before making your own, that seems to be the case in Saints pursuit of Jordie Clasie.

Clasie has long been linked with Saints with rumours of a bid in January being turned down, however the possible transfer took a step closer with the news that Feyenoord are about to make a bid for his replacement,

The Dutch club are allegedly targeting Marko Vejinovic from Vitesse as Clasie’s replacement, and with his transfer fee needed to be raised, the club are willing to sell Clasie for a lower price rather than hold out for top dollar.

But Saints may not have it all their own way as they go for Clasie with Sunderland also reported as being interested and although you would hope that Saints represent a more attractive option for the player himself, it could push the asking price up.

Saints appear to have a very measured approach to transfers these days, gone is the ego driven approach of the Cortese era when several good signings seemed to be ruined by a marque aquisition that was both overpriced in transfer fee and wages and it is replaced by a focused strategy that involves the manager a little more than in the Cortese days.

The Koeman factor could ultimately be what tips the balance in Jordie Clasie and indeed several other signings

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Zambucco added 12:16 - Jun 19
For me this is the most exciting signing since big Vic, who still hasn't lived up to hours massive potential yet. Strangely I think losing Spiderman will be a blessing in disguise. I honestly believe he could be the new Tore or Viera, there I've said it!

But Clasie will be the future Saints captain.

All we need now is a good keeper and Charlie Austin. Plus a huge kick up the backside for Tadic and Pelle to recreate the form they showed at the beginning of the season. To plagiarize a well known saying "a league is for a season, not just until Christmas" see what I did there?
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IWOZTHERE added 12:50 - Jun 19
Sounds good (if it happens). Still think the key to all the 'ins and outs' is Alderweireld. Big statement if we can secure him. If MS and TA both go it leaves a massive hole to fill just to get back to square one. I feel a lot happier now we've brought in a couple, but we'll be lucky to replace those two for anything like the money we've been spending.
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SaintBrock added 12:57 - Jun 19
Not sure there is any new evidence for this Nick. Nothing I have seen or read suggests he's coming here.
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truthfulsaint added 06:45 - Jun 20
Midfield at least we have some very talented youngsters who shone pre-season last year. They should be given a chance
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