Southampton should sign ‘outstanding’ talent to immediately replace Kyle Walker-Peters
Southampton are already feeling the effects of their relegation to the Championship, as new manager Will Still lays out his summer transfer plans.
The Saints have several talented players on their radar who are either being eyed by Premier League clubs or teams across Europe.
Leeds United are interested in Shea Charles after watching him shine on loan at Sheffield Wednesday last term, and Russell Martin wants to sign Flynn Downes for Rangers.
While uncertainty surrounds the futures of Charles and Downes, one player who has already left Southampton is Kyle Walker-Peters.
The 28-year-old snubbed the offer of a new contract and is now waiting to be snapped up. Walker-Peters was incredible for the Saints during his five-year stint, and now Will Still needs to sign a replacement for the attacking full-back.
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Bali Mumba is the perfect replacement for Kyle Walker-Peters
Walker-Peters showed impressive versatility at Southampton. The Englishman could operate as a standard full-back or as an attacking wing-back on either side.
The former Tottenham man also had the speed and dynamism to carry the ball up the pitch, which saw him become one of their most dangerous attacking assets.
Now that Walker-Peters has exited the club, Still will need to sign someone who possesses the searing pace, dribbling and defensive skills to fill his void.
The 23-year-old is one of the most versatile players in the EFL, having operated high up the pitch, but also as a full-back on either flank.
Despite his age, Mumba has also amassed over 150 appearances at the senior level, with the Sunderland academy graduate demonstrating his excitement in possession and ability to break lines with his speed.
So, with Southampton losing a lot of attacking thrust following the departure of Walker-Peters, Middlesbrough-linked Mumba is someone they should enter the race for this summer.
What Daniel Farke has said about Mumba
Mumba was once part of Daniel Farke’s Norwich City squad in 2020 after joining from Sunderland, and the Englishman was rated highly by the German.
After grabbing a contribution against Swansea City in 2020, Farke said via the Sunderland Echo: “It is one thing to have a fantastic idea as a coach, but the compliments go to the player. What those two lads did was outstanding and full credit to them. We started to find Bali with many diagonals to give him the ball and he played a fantastic pass.”
Ahead of a potential return to the Championship, Farke has already offered a glimpse at what Mumba could bring to Southampton and Still must snap him up.
Middlesbrough fans name the manager they want to replace Michael Carrick – Rob Edwards stance clear
Middlesbrough need to find a replacement manager after sacking Michael Carrick, and fans have had their say.
Michael Carrick has left Boro after nearly three seasons, in which the club’s league position has decreased in each campaign.
Former Luton Town manager Rob Edwards has emerged as the leading candidate for the role as well.
Meanwhile, Middlesbrough need to pay nearly £5m for Danny Rohl if they want the German from Sheffield Wednesday.
Now, fans have reacted to who they want to replace Carrick in the dugout for next season.
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Middlesbrough fans name their preferred Michael Carrick replacement
It was reported on Tuesday that Boro’s shortlist is now Cooper, Rohl, and Edwards.
And Middlesbrough fans have been reacting to that said trio on social media, making it clear Rohl is their preferred candidate.
