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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fsean-dyche.jpg "Sean Dyche watches on during the Premier League game between Burnley and Bournemouth on December 11, 2016")
Team News: Three changes for Southampton
Steven Davis is not fit to take part as Southampton visit Burnley this afternoon.Jan 14, 14:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fvirgil-van-dijk.JPG "Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk in action during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Claude Puel lavishes praise on Virgil van Dijk
Southampton boss Claude Puel pays tribute to "winner" Virgil van Dijk, who continues to be linked with a move away from the club.Jan 12, 18:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fjurgen-klopp_2.jpg "Jurgen Klopp shouts orders during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester City on December 31, 2016")
Live Commentary: Southampton 1-0 Liverpool - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Southampton's 1-0 win over Liverpool in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final.Jan 11, 18:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fdaniel-sturridge_2.JPG "Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge in action during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at Anfield on September 10, 2016")
Team News: Daniel Sturridge leads Liverpool line
Daniel Sturridge leads the Liverpool line in Wednesday's League Cup semi-final first leg away at Southampton.Jan 11, 18:42
Southampton director Les Reed: 'Virgil van Dijk not for sale'
Southampton executive director Les Reed issues a hands-off warning to any clubs interested in Virgil van Dijk by reiterating that he is not for sale.Jan 7, 10:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Report: Manchester City want Holger Badstuber on loan
A report claims that Manchester City are preparing a loan move for Bayern Munich centre-back Holger Badstuber.Jan 6, 20:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F52%2Fvirgil-van-dijk.JPG "Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk in action during the Premier League clash with West Bromwich Albion at St Mary's on December 31, 2016")
Report: Chelsea hope to outbid rivals with £60m swoop for Virgil van Dijk
Chelsea are reportedly planning a £60m move for in-demand Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk.Jan 2, 10:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fvirgil-van-dijk.JPG "Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk in action during his side's Premier League clash with Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium on October 30, 2016")
Report: Ronald Koeman asks Everton co-owner Farhad Moshiri to sign Virgil van Dijk
Ronald Koeman will launch a £50m bid for Southampton centre-back Virgil van Dijk after making a direct plea to Everton co-owner Farhad Moshiri, according to reports.Jan 1, 13:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fmatt-phillips.jpg "Matt Phillips in action for West Bromwich Albion in November 2016")
West Bromwich Albion climb above Southampton with narrow win at St Mary's
Hal Robson-Kanu sets up one and scores another on his first West Bromwich Albion start to help his side to a 2-1 win over Southampton at St Mary's Stadium.Dec 31, 17:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fclaude-puel_1.jpg "Claude Puel watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Southampton on December 14, 2016")
Team News: Hal Robson-Kanu starts for West Bromwich Albion
Hal Robson-Kanu is handed his first start of the season as West Bromwich Albion travel to face Southampton this afternoon.Dec 31, 14:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fnathan-redmond.jpg "Nathan Redmond leaps like a leopard during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on December 3, 2016")
Southampton decide against appealing Nathan Redmond dismissal
Claude Puel reveals that he will not contest the red card shown to Nathan Redmond in the 4-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, ruling him out of the visit of West Brom.Dec 29, 15:48
Jurgen Klopp: 'Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain links complete nonsense'
Jurgen Klopp brands reports linking Liverpool with a mid-season switch for Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain "nonsense".Dec 29, 15:03
Tottenham Hotspur recover to cruise past 10-man Southampton
Tottenham Hotspur rally in the second half to see off 10-man Southampton 4-1 at St Mary's Stadium on Mauricio Pochettino's return to his former hunting ground.Dec 28, 21:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fmauricio-pochettino_1.JPG "Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino on the touchline during his side's North London derby against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Live Commentary: Southampton 1-4 Tottenham Hotspur - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Southampton's 4-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, as the Lilywhites put an end to their away-day woes in style.Dec 28, 18:44
Southampton increase Virgil van Dijk valuation?
Southampton reportedly increase their asking price for Virgil van Dijk as the defender continues to be linked with a big-money move away from St Mary's.Dec 24, 11:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fvirgil-van-dijk_1.jpg "Virgil Van Dijk in action during the Europa League game between Southampton and Hapoel Be'er Sheva on December 8, 2016")
Virgil van Dijk keen to play at "highest level"
Defender Virgil van Dijk admits that he is keen to play at the "highest level" but insists that he is currently happy at Southampton.Dec 24, 11:03
Claude Puel: 'Southampton do not need to sell Virgil van Dijk'
Southampton manager Claude Puel insists that the club are in no rush to sell defender Virgil van Dijk despite reports of a £50m bid from Manchester City.Dec 23, 19:41
Report: Manchester City prepare £50m Virgil van Dijk offer
Manchester City will launch a £50m bid for Southampton centre-back Virgil van Dijk in the January transfer window, according to a report.Dec 22, 10:47
Report: Kevin Wimmer heading for Tottenham Hotspur exit
Borussia Dortmund and Southampton are both interested in signing Kevin Wimmer from Tottenham Hotspur, a report claims.Dec 21, 21:28
Southampton 'set £45m asking price for Virgil van Dijk'
Southampton reportedly place a £45m asking price on Virgil van Dijk in an attempt to price interested clubs out of a move for the defender.Dec 21, 13:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fjose-fonte_1.jpg "Jose Fonte in action during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Southampton on December 14, 2016")
Report: Southampton open to offers for defender Jose Fonte
Portugal international defender Jose Fonte will be allowed to leave by Southampton in January if a bid in excess of £6m is received, a report claims.Dec 20, 19:00
Jay Rodriguez double helps Southampton to victory over Bournemouth
Southampton move into seventh position in the Premier League table with a 3-1 victory away at neighbours Bournemouth.Dec 18, 15:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Feddie-howe.jpg "Eddie Howe watches on during the Premier League game between Burnley and Bournemouth on December 11, 2016")
Live Commentary: Bournemouth 1-3 Southampton - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Southampton's 3-1 victory over Bournemouth in the Premier League.Dec 18, 12:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Falvaro-negredo.jpg "Alvaro Negredo in action for Middlesbrough on November 20, 2016")
Team News: Alvaro Negredo, Gaston Ramirez out for Middlesbrough
Alvaro Negredo and Gaston Ramirez miss out on Middlesbrough's trip to Southampton.Dec 11, 13:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fclaude-puel.jpg "Claude Puel watches on during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on December 3, 2016")
Claude Puel: 'January transfer talk is unimportant'
Southampton manager Claude Puel brushes off the topic of transfer speculation amid reports linking Jose Fonte and Virgil van Dijk with January moves away from the club.Dec 9, 19:45
Report: Manchester United lead Stefan de Vrij race
A report claims that Manchester United lead the race to sign Lazio centre-back Stefan de Vrij at the end of the season.Dec 9, 15:25
Virgil van Dijk "frustrated" by Europa League exit
Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk admits that he is "disappointed" and "frustrated" by his side's Europa League exit at the hands of Hapoel Be'er Sheva.Dec 8, 22:31
Southampton held at home to go crashing out of Europa League
Southampton crash out of the Europa League after being held to a 1-1 draw at home to Hapoel Be'er Sheva.Dec 8, 22:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fjose-fonte.JPG "Jose Fonte of Southampton in action during his side's Premier League clash with Chelsea at St Mary's on October 30, 2016")
Team News: Jose Fonte again overlooked for Southampton selection
Defender Jose Fonte is again left on the bench for Southampton, as they welcome Hapoel Be'er Sheva to St Mary's in a crucial Europa League group-stage tie.Dec 8, 19:01
Live Commentary: Southampton 1-1 Hapoel Be'er Sheva - as it happened
Relive the 1-1 draw between Southampton and Hapoel Be'er Sheva as the Saints are held at home to go crashing out of Europe.Dec 8, 19:00
Report: Liverpool end pursuit of Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk
Liverpool reportedly decide not to pursue Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk in the January transfer window.Dec 7, 09:20
Team News: Jose Fonte, Charlie Austin back for Southampton
Jose Fonte and Charlie Austin both start for Southampton in this afternoon's trip to Crystal Palace.Dec 3, 14:10
Southampton boss Claude Puel dismisses Virgil van Dijk exit speculation
Southampton boss Claude Puel pours cold water on reports linking influential centre-back Virgil van Dijk with a January departure from St Mary's Stadium.Dec 1, 16:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Flucas-perez_1.JPG "Arsenal forward Lucas Perez in action during the EFL Cup clash with Reading at the Emirates Stadium on October 25, 2016")
Team News: Lucas Perez starts as Arsenal ring changes for Southampton EFL Cup clash
Lucas Perez starts up front for Arsenal as Arsene Wenger rings the changes for tonight's EFL Cup quarter-final against Southampton at the Emirates.Nov 30, 18:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Farsene-wenger_1.jpg "Arsene Wenger watches on during the Champions League game between Arsenal and Basel on September 28, 2016")
Live Commentary: Arsenal 0-2 Southampton - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Southampton's 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the EFL Cup quarter-finals.Nov 30, 18:45
Report: Everton join Virgil van Dijk race
A report claims that Everton boss Ronald Koeman wants to bring Southampton's Virgil van Dijk to Goodison Park.Nov 29, 09:16
Report: Southampton set Virgil van Dijk price at £40m
A report claims that Southampton will not entertain bids of less than £40m for in-demand Netherlands centre-back Virgil van Dijk.Nov 27, 14:12
Report: Daniel Sturridge to be used in Southampton swap deal
A report claims that Liverpool will offer Southampton England striker Daniel Sturridge in exchange for Saints defensive duo Virgil van Dijk and Sam McQueen.Nov 25, 17:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F35%2Fclaude-puel.jpg "Southampton manager Claude Puel on August 27, 2016")
Southampton slump to Sparta Prague defeat
Southampton miss the chance to secure their place in the last 32 of the Europa League courtesy of a 1-0 defeat to Sparta Prague at the Generali Arena.Nov 24, 19:53
Liverpool 'to raid Southampton for Virgil van Dijk, Sam McQueen'
Southampton defenders Virgil van Dijk and Sam McQueen are both reportedly wanted by Liverpool, who are prepared to offer £40m for the duo in the January window.Nov 21, 22:32
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