Arsenal Transfer News: Southampton are in the relegation zone at the moment and things are not looking good for them. Saints will have to win most of the upcoming games to steer clear of the relegation zone
Arsenal Transfer News: Having played 25 games so far, the Saints have managed to win only six games. On the other end of the spectrum, they drew three games and lost 16 games so far. The Saints are currently in 19th place in the ongoing Premier League campaign. It will be quite interesting to see how they respond in the upcoming games.
In fact, the above-placed teams are separated by only a few points. As a result, the Saints have a chance to get rid of the relegation zone provided they produce good results. Moreover, they have a goal difference of -21, which is really poor. The best thing that they can do is to try to win or play out for a draw in this latter half of the season.
Overall, they have scored 20 goals and have conceded 41 goals this season. The 19th-placed Southampton have managed to collect as many as 21 points so far. They will have to pick up the pace before it’s too late. They can take pride in the fact that they got the better of Leicester City in the previous encounter at St Mary’s Stadium.
What it meant to all the Arsenal players on their way back to the dressing room after the full-whistle on Saturday. 😍
Martin Ødegaard: “Oh my god!” 😂 pic.twitter.com/PFh4YuloFk
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Saints largely benefitted from Carlos Alcaraz’s goal in the 35th minute that saw them outsmart the Foxes in Saturday’s encounter. Southampton collected three big points at home. It would have surely beefed up their confidence levels going forward into the season. They will lock horns with Manchester United at Old Trafford on March 12.
Southampton midfielder replies to reports linking him with the Gunners
Meanwhile, in the latest development, Southampton midfielder by the name of Romeo Lavia has now responded to reports linking him with Arsenal. He was also linked with the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City. While speaking to Sky Sports, the midfielder has his say on the matter.
The 19-year-old young midfielder is quickly picking up the tough lessons in the Premier League already. The likes of Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea are highly impressed with the prospect’s incredible potential. For the record, Manchester City have a £40 million buyback clause in the youngster’s contract.
Needless to say, it can only be activated in the 2024 summer transfer window. The youngster responded to the rumours in the best way possible. He added that he doesn’t even read the rumours or reports linking him with other clubs. Furthermore, he echoed that he just relishes the way he plays well and focuses on what he has to do for the club.
“I don’t read the rumours because I just don’t think about it, I just enjoy my game and focus on what we have to do as a club. Whatever is outside, it is not what I can control. So I don’t pay attention to that. Football, with how it goes, goes so fast. One moment you can be in the headlines and the next, you’re not,” he told Sky Sports.
