Southampton’s hopes of signing Arnaut Danjuma this summer season have seemingly been handed a lift after Bournemouth did not win promotion again to the top-flight with defeat within the play-off semi-final towards Brentford lately.
The Dutch winger was linked with a transfer to St Mary’s earlier this 12 months, with The Solar claiming that each Southampton and West Ham have been eager on bringing the previous Membership Brugge man to the Premier League.
Nevertheless, it had appeared as if he may assist the Cherries safe an instantaneous return to the top-flight following their relegation final season, as they completed the season in high-quality type and earned a spot within the playoffs.
Ought to Southampton signal Danjuma?
Sure
No
They met Brentford and earned a 1-0 win within the residence leg due to Danjuma’s aim earlier than he added one other within the return leg to place Jonathan Woodgate’s facet 2-0 up on mixture.
Nevertheless, the Bees would combat again and would progress to the ultimate after a 3-1 win, consigning Bournemouth to a different season within the second tier.
Provided that Danjuma managed a formidable 17 targets and 7 assists in 35 Championship appearances this season, it could be a shock if he doesn’t earn himself a transfer away, and Southampton may very well be those to benefit from the Cherries’ failure to win promotion.
Objectives from out extensive has been an actual downside for Ralph Hasenhuttl this season, with Nathan Redmond, Moussa Djenepo, Theo Walcott and Stuart Armstrong managing simply 10 Premier League targets between them, so signing a winger with a watch for aim like Danjuma may very well be an outstanding addition forward of the 2021/22 marketing campaign.
Woodgate was filled with reward for Danjuma earlier this 12 months after his spectacular type helped hearth Bournemouth up the desk, saying:
“I do know final season that he didn’t actually get a run within the Premier League and he possibly discovered it a bit troublesome to get recreation time, however this season he’s been excellent. I can solely discuss of what he’s accomplished beneath my reign, however on the minute, he’s taking part in some distinctive soccer, and what else he’s doing is working for the workforce.”
A participant of Danjuma’s high quality deserves to be taking part in within the Premier League and provided that Southampton maintain a geographical benefit in any potential discussions, you’ll hope that Saints CEO Martin Semmens can persuade him to make the change to St Mary’s this summer season.
And, in different information… Semmens ought to overrule loopy Hasenhuttl choice and swoop for £8.1m-rated beast