Some Southampton fans have been talking about the latest news linking them with a move to sign Celtic midfielder Olivier Ntcham.
Football Insider recently reported that the Saints want Ntcham as a potential replacement for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and that the Hoops ‘may be willing to listen to offers’ for the midfielder this summer.
The Saint Centre recently relayed this information on Twitter. Many Southampton fans flocked to this tweet. They made it clear that they want the deal to happen.
Swap Ntcham and Ajer for Forster and Ely
— Adam Baker (@adzbaker6) May 25, 2020
Would you sign Ntcham for £4.5 million?
Make it happen!
I don't like it
We have got some of our best players from Celtic and I think this would be a shrewd buy for £4.5mil. Realistically think he would be closer to £10mil though #SaintsFC
— Nathan Newington (@newington13) May 25, 2020
Exchange Mohamed Elyounoussi and 3 mil. Lovely.
— ?? AJ ?? ?? Harland. ?? (@iHarlandos) May 25, 2020
would say more likely 9 million
— Stuart Hack (@HackStuart) May 25, 2020
Yes if hes better than peh
— kiron baruah (@kironbaruah1) May 25, 2020
Very cheap ????
— pray to yoshida (@_majesticmaya) May 25, 2020
Ntcham has made 38 appearances in all competitions this season, having a hand in 12 goals. In the Premiership, he made 23 appearances while directly contributing to a total of six goals (via Transfermarkt).
What do we think?
These Southampton fans seem to keen to see the club sign Ntcham. Considering how many goals he contributes to from midfield, he can certainly be a valuable member of the team. Although the £4.5m price referred to his transfer to Celtic rather than his asking price, it seems like a deal that would please the fans if it is financially feasible.