After a productive loan season on the south coast last season, Southampton is eager to buy Flynn Downes. According to Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth, who spoke to GIVEMESPORT, the West Ham United player may become their “priority target” if his employers lower their asking price.
A player who is acquainted with the club’s daily operations and culture could be a valuable addition to Russell Martin and his entourage as they reorganize their roster in preparation for a return to the Premier League.Saints Keen to Land Downes in Permanent Deal
West Ham willing to allow midfielder to make move
Anticipated to advocate for a summer relocation to St. Mary’s this summer, Downes played a pivotal role in Martin and Co.’s effort to secure promotion. The six-cap England Under-20 international was one of Southampton’s best players in 2,907 minutes of playing in 2023–2024. Southampton is eager to sign him permanently based on his performances.
Southampton, who made 37 appearances in all competitions on the south coast, is still the front-runner in the hunt for Downes, according to GMS sources.The 25-year-old general, who Martin calls “the best in the league,” is free to leave east London this summer as a move that will undoubtedly change his career is imminent.
| Downes’ 23/24 Championship Stats vs Southampton Squad | ||
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Output | Squad Rank |
| Minutes | 2,829 | 9th |
| Pass success rate (%) | 93.1 | 4th |
| Average passes per game | 64.5 | 6th |
| Overall rating | 6.94 | 5th |
| Tackles per game | 1.9 | 2nd |
| Interceptions per game | 1.4 | =1st |
| Aerials won per game | 0.8 | =6th |
Southampton would not be in a great position to negotiate for the one-time Europa Conference League winner because Downes’ current West Ham contract expires in the summer of 2027, but they still have a chance to strike a trade before the transfer window closes.
When it comes to reopening negotiations, the east Londoners are in a much stronger position because Downes signed a five-year deal when he finalized his move to the capital back in July 2022. According to a reliable insider, ExWHUemployee, West Ham values the midfielder at between £15 and £20 million.Sheth: Downes Move to St Mary’s is ‘One to Watch’
Ex-loanee among Martin’s top targets
Sheth commented on the current situation, saying that Downes’ summer transfer from West Ham to Southampton is “one to watch,” since the Saints are eager to finalize a permanent deal.
The Sky Sports reporter insisted that there is a discrepancy in the different teams’ assessments of the star from Brentwood, and that if the offer is acceptable to his employers, he might still be one of their top targets this summer. Sheth said in an interview with GIVEMESPORT:
“You should definitely keep an eye on Flynn Downes. Flynn Downes’ permanent contract is something Southampton is fervently seeking. Before West Ham contemplates selling, they need to close the valuation difference, but it’s certain Southampton will make him one of their top targets this summer window.
“They will want to bring him back to St Mary’s because he had such a great loan season last year and was a crucial part of that promotion season as well, but the price would have to be right for West Ham.”Southampton Eye Move for Domina
Martin would fast-track striker into first-team
Returning to the top league in England necessitates the acquisition of more weaponry. It would be prudent for Martin and his recruitment team to add another center forward to their ranks before mingling with the biggest teams in the nation, especially with Scotland international Che Adams’ future in jeopardy.
According to early reports, Southampton tried to sign Union de Santa Fe’s Jeronimo Domina to a free loan agreement with a €1 million buyout option, but his Liga Profesional employers rejected their offer.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: At the age of 18, Dominica has made just under 50 appearances (47) for his Liga Profesional employers, with five goals and two assists.
Journalist Alan Nixon reports that Southampton has submitted a new proposal for Domina, with former Swansea manager Martin aiming to bring the adolescent Argentine into the first team as soon as possible.
Given that he is already playing senior football in his native Argentina, the Union de Santa Fe talent, who can cover in a multitude of places across the front line, might be crucial to Southampton’s season-long comeback to the top flight.
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