Tag: Victor Wanyama

Tottenham agree transfer fee for Southampton star, player set for medical

Vincent Van Genechten

Tottenham Hotspur are on the verge of landing their first summer signing. According to a report by the BBC, the Spurs have agreed a £11 million transfer fee with Southampton for Victor Wanyama. It is understood Wanyama flew in from his native Kenya on Sunday ready to undergo a medical and to finalise personal terms on a four-year deal. Tottenham have held a long-term interest in the Kenya international and tried to sign him last summer, with Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino being a huge admirer of Wanyama, having worked with him…

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Premier League Season Review – Southampton

Stephen Donovan

Southampton: 6th FA Cup: Round Three Capital One Cup: Quarter-finals Europa League: Play-off round The rise of Southampton just goes on and on. Whenever people seem to doubt them they seem to come up with the most emphatic shows of defiance and continuing to set new highs in the Premier League, led by the magnificent Ronald Koeman. The Dutchman was not expected to improve on the seventh position and 60 points he achieved in 2014-15, but proved just how good a manager he is by masterminding a storming second half…

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West Brom vs Southampton – Premier League preview and team news

Stephen Donovan

Two sides who will be aiming to follow up their first wins of the season with another three points meet at the Hawthorns, as West Bromwich Albion entertain Ronald Koeman’s Southampton. A nervy Baggies side were given a massive helping hand by Stoke City last time out, seeing two opponents sent off before edging to victory through Salomon Rondon’s first goal since his record £12m signing. The Venezuelan already appears to be money well spent, providing a physical though dynamic presence in attack, showing no shortage of nice touches and glimpses…

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Southampton plan to offer contract extension to Tottenham target Victor Wanyama

Jordan Harris

While Southampton managed to bring in Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk on transfer deadline day, arguably the best bit of business they managed to do on the final day of the window was to hold onto defensive midfielder Victor Wanyama. The Kenya international was reportedly being pursued by both Arsenal and Tottenham, according to the Daily Express, and when he told Ronald Koeman that he wished to leave (via Express), Saints fans would have got a horrible sense of deja vu, having had to watch several of their key man…

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Tottenham plot £15m bid for West Ham stalwart as potential Victor Wanyama alternative

Jordan Harris

Tottenham are plotting a £15m bid for West Ham star Cheikhou Kouyate as their move for Victor Wanyama looks increasingly unlikely to happen, according to The Sun. The Sun report that Southampton are desperate to keep hold of the Kenya international, meaning that Mauricio Pochettino has had to revert his attention away from his former club, and look elsewhere in the Premier League. And in doing so, the Spurs boss has pinpointed the 25-year-old as the man that can provide some much needed steel to his side. Kouyate would also…

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Arsenal and Tottenham target Victor Wanyama left out of Southampton squad, but club insists he’s not for sale

Jordan Harris

Arsenal and Tottenham may have been alerted by the news that following his transfer request, Victor Wanyama has been left out of Southampton’s squad for their Europa League clash with FC Midtjylland, the Daily Express report. However, the south coast club have tried to quash speculation by explaining why the Kenyan is missing the second leg. According to the Express, the holding midfielder is suffering from a stomach infection so hasn’t made the trip to Denmark. However, they insist that despite the former Celtic man’s desire to leave, he will…

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Southampton midfielder reveals he wants to join Arsenal

Steve Green

Southampton midfield star Victor Wanyama has admitted that he would like to join Arsenal, according to the Daily Star. READ MORE: Arsenal News Arsenal send scouts to check on Sevilla hit man The Kenyan international claimed in April that the Gunners were keen on signing him, but them immediately attempted to put distance between himself and the speculation. However, the rumours could be set to kick off again after he admitted to a television station in his homeland that he would be interested in making the move to the Emirates.…

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