It is no secret that Russell Martin is keen to add Flynn Downes to his squad for the return to the Premier League, according to reports coming from East London, new manager Julen Lopetegui has confirmed that the player is not part of his plans.

That is according to West Ham news website claretandhugh.

They say that West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui has told Downes that he is not part of his plans and that he is free to discuss a move to Southampton, they also claim that the Hammers are happy to let him go for £12 million, the price they paid when they signed him from Swansea City two years ago.

This is good news, there are few Saints supporters who don't consider that Downes was an important part of the team last season, the more the season went on the better he got and when he was unable to play, it showed in the team's performance.

With the magical date of July 1st now only a week or so away, hopefully this is a deal that will get done early.

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derbydog added 08:57 - Jun 23 Transfer window is open. He can come any time.
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WestSussexSaint added 09:17 - Jun 23 If the reported fee of £12m is correct that would be a steal for Saints. Get it done before other teams who can potentially offer higher wages muscle in.
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mattlegod added 09:17 - Jun 23 Please make this happen Saints.
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saintpete01 added 10:33 - Jun 23 A class act gives 100% performances every time Will cope with the premiership and improve A snip at 12m let’s hope we can get him Over the line
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Saidou added 15:16 - Jun 23 This is Saints. Now that it seems 12m can seal the deal. They will bargain for 10m and would end up buying either an unproven youngster “with huge potential "or some old legs for 6m.
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Monksway added 15:12 - Jun 24 Just pay the money Saints and economise somewhere else.
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