After leaving the team for Aston Villa three seasons ago, Danny Ings may be headed for a spectacular comeback to Southampton. According to speculations, the former England player is leaving West Ham United and returning to the south coast.
After leaving Aston Villa to join West Ham eighteen months ago, Ings has struggled to fit in in the city, and following a disappointing season under David Moyes, the striker needs a change of scenery to resurrect his career. Additionally, after a dismal 18 months at the London Stadium, the Saints are reportedly nearing an agreement to bring Ings back to the south coast, per the Sunday People.
Reports: Danny Ings Set For Southampton Move
The striker has struggled in recent seasons
According to a newspaper article, the Hammers are willing to let Ings depart despite the striker making just 20 appearances and only managing one goal this season—an equalizer against Burnley in March serving as his only goal in all competitions.
Although the two clubs are wrangling over the details of a deal that will see the Saints pay approximately £6 million to bring Ings back to his hometown, Russell Martin wants to bring the striker back.
| Danny Ings’ Premier League statistics, 2023/24 – West Ham squad ranking | ||
|---|---|---|
| Stats | Output | Squad rank |
| Appearances | 20 | 13th |
| Goals | 1 | 8th |
| Key Passes Per Game | 0.3 | =12th |
| Shots Per Game | 0.6 | =9th |
| Match rating | 6.19 | 20th |
With Adam Armstrong and Che Adams as their two main strikers, Southampton won the Championship the first time around. Adams, however, is expected to leave after turning down a new contract at St. Mary’s, and that suggests Ings will make his way back to Southampton, where he thrived in the Premier League before making a big-money move to Aston Villa in 2021.
During his tenure at the Saints, Ings scored an incredible 46 goals in 100 games, including a 22-goal Premier League season in 2019–20 as the team finished just seven points outside of a European spot. However, his departure coincided with a decline in their performance, and as a result, they experienced their first relegation in 11 years.
Southampton are Perfect Club For Ings
First-team football could be guaranteed at St. Mary’s
In order to compete with Michail Antonio for playing time, the Irons do require a new starting striker. Had they brought in a talisman before Ings’ impending transfer, the former Liverpool player would have been the third option at the London Stadium.
With 71 goals in the Premier League during his career, Ings is a striker with a good background in the league. If he maintains his level of fitness as a starting striker, a string of successful seasons might potentially see him join the 100 Club.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Only Jamie Vardy scored more goals this season than Ings, who finished with 22.
Southampton might be the ideal team for him to sign with. The Saints are aware of Ings’ track record of performance, and they may require some front-line experience, which Ings would provide in spades.
Since the three promoted teams last year failed miserably in their attempts to stay in the Premier League, fans will be aware of the struggle to stay up, and Ings’ experience could be crucial in crucial situations, particularly since Russell Martin’s young team will need guidance during difficult times.
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