24 Jun 2016 17:22:34
James pearce from the Echo has just said "Mane is very likely, i'd be surprised if he didn't sign".

Obviously doesn't mean its done but backs up what ed002 has been telling us.

Time to get behind the player and support him as this one looks very likely to happen. Price isn't his fault. Hopefully Klopp can sort his attitude out.

1.) 24 Jun 2016
24 Jun 2016 17:36:21
Totally agree. I think we all know that he is undoubtedly talented.
Also if we can keep coutinho and firmino I think its a pretty exciting looking 3. Keep lallana, Milner as back up. Along with matip, grujic, karius and potentially chilwell if we van move on a few I'd say its a pretty good transfer window. Y. N. W. A.

2.) 24 Jun 2016
24 Jun 2016 17:43:27
we clearly need to sell some players. I see this as a possible replacement for Coutinho or maybe more players. FFP and our lack of European football must mean a lean squad, not more £30m players coming in, unless there are significant sales.

3.) 24 Jun 2016
24 Jun 2016 18:32:01
Tv money.

4.) 24 Jun 2016
24 Jun 2016 18:57:42
or investment.

5.) 24 Jun 2016
24 Jun 2016 19:07:49
James Pearce.

The Manchester Echo very own 21St Century Sherlock Holmes.

What a coup!

What an exclusive!

What a Billy bull hitter!

6.) 24 Jun 2016
24 Jun 2016 19:26:43
James Pearce said we would sign Alexis Sanchez lol.

7.) 24 Jun 2016
24 Jun 2016 20:47:13
Well he not do us much good in Jan/ Feb African cup of nations this year I think, is that right?

8.) 24 Jun 2016
24 Jun 2016 18:35:33
Christian Benteke exactly 12 months ago was ". Support the player. "
If people actually mean what they say, He wouldn't have been on the receiving end of whole sale abuse.

9.) 25 Jun 2016
25 Jun 2016 00:41:34
Stupid comment about benteke a lot of people would support the player but problem is he showed such a lack of effort or desire to do well.

10.) 25 Jun 2016
25 Jun 2016 02:27:40
All these comments about Mane being over price is just football fans familiarity breeding contempt. seriously if Mane were to come from any european league, the lfc fans will not bat eyelid over 30 mil fee, but just bcos he is from Southampton he is over price.

11.) 25 Jun 2016
25 Jun 2016 08:34:01
Tv Money may be able to support a larger squad in terms of wages, but were still restricted in a named squad for the Premier League. Look at how Flanno missed out on Europe last season. Our squad is too big. Need to sell a fair few players.

12.) 25 Jun 2016
25 Jun 2016 08:34:01
Tv Money may be able to support a larger squad in terms of wages, but were still restricted in a named squad for the Premier League. Look at how Flanno missed out on Europe last season. Our squad is too big. Need to sell a fair few players.

{Ed002's Note - It is not as simple as that Andy.}

13.) 25 Jun 2016
25 Jun 2016 09:09:53
Given that Nathan Redmond is undergoing a medical at Southampton I'd agree that this signing is very close to happening. Often you'll see a club replacing a player before they sell them so it's a nice bit of evidence backing the point.

14.) 25 Jun 2016
25 Jun 2016 09:25:26
Wasn't Mane the one who costs us the 3 points at the Saints in second half and also our CL ambitions? When I saw him played against us I was like who the hell is that guy terrorising our midfield and defence. But then so did Benteke haha.

15.) 25 Jun 2016
25 Jun 2016 10:09:27
I think he's overpriced because his attitude stinks and secondly he went missing at Southampton for part of the season, I'd much rather take Lucas moura. Or straight swap with benteke sounds fair, isn't pelle going back to italy.

16.) 25 Jun 2016
25 Jun 2016 00:32:37
I'm sorry I can't support this transfer. I don't care what anybody says. It's a wrong thing to do bringing Mane in. he may be talented but his attitude it out there in pluto. we make the same mistake every single time. about time we learnt, but never do. its getting beyond a joke. paying over the odds for him.

17.) 25 Jun 2016
25 Jun 2016 10:53:58
We've turned to Mane because we couldn't get Gotze. Mane was/ is our 2nd choice. The fee is steep, but it looks like the transfer is happening, so let's get behind the lad.

18.) 25 Jun 2016
25 Jun 2016 11:08:49
Difficulty is, we want a winger, we won't get the likes of Reus and Goetze has said no. So where do we go? Mane, for all his issues, is proven in the league, is skillful and quick. What are our other options? Walcott? No thanks, would cost as much as Mane but is half as good. Oxlade Chamberlain? No thanks, expensive and a very poor footballer as well as having Aidy Ward as his agent. Andros Townsend? NO! Nani? As if I have to explain!? Like I say best we can get. Not what I'd like, but I'll support him in a red shirt if he joins.

19.) 25 Jun 2016
25 Jun 2016 11:56:52
I don't understand why people wouldn't be behind this transfer? Mane is proven in the league and at 24 can improve. And how many players in the league are actually 100% consistent? Also lucas from psg runs into blind alleys on a constant basis and only scored nine from midfield in an awful league last season. Gotze clearly isn't interested but who can say even he would be any good judging by his rubbish performances in the euros? Once again it seems fans want some foreign name we barely know and hope he can actually adapt to the league. Mane is actually proven and if chelsea or united went for him it wouldn't be a suprise. i'm not a blind follower of klopp but he clearly wants pace coming from midfield and attidute canbe controlled under the right manager. Koeman is clearly different to Klopp in how he interacts with players so i don't think we can say immediately that he will be a problem.

{Ed002's Note - Manchester United and Bayern Munich both showed an interest in Mane - Bayern stepped back because they saw the cost as far too high. Manchester United seem to have stepped back for reasons unknown to me.}

20.) 25 Jun 2016
25 Jun 2016 16:10:13
Ed002 didn't know Bayern looked at him. Knew the mans were after him.

21.) 25 Jun 2016
25 Jun 2016 16:55:16
If Mane is the only marquee signing, it is a big let down.

In fact even otherwise it is a letdown.

We better call ourselves Southampton second 11. Yes it is over the top but feel really bad.

Wish we bought someone unknown and we would have still supported but Mane?

22.) 25 Jun 2016
25 Jun 2016 18:00:49
Rather Mane than Yarmelenko. Besides if he signs, back him, on song he can destroy defences. Let's help him settle.