Matt O’Riley

Russell Martin has provided the update Southampton fans have been waiting for on the pursuit of Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley.

Southampton’s pursuit of Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley looks set to be the transfer saga of the summer at St Mary’s.

Southampton are desperately trying to add quality in the final third before their opening game of the Premier League season against Newcastle United in just under two weeks.

Russell Martin hopes that Southampton have the edge over their competitors in their efforts to secure a marquee signing this summer.

An update on Southampton’s next transfer priority plus the latest on the Saints’ pursuit of Celtic star Matt O’Riley has been provided. After securing promotion…

Southampton are not giving up on their pursuit of Celtic star Matt O’Riley as Russell Martin continues to target a deal.

Having signed seven players already this summer, Southampton are now prepared to really loosen the pursestrings to secure a ‘top target’.

Southampton have had another busy seven days in the transfer window as they look to get their squad ready for a top flight return.

One of Southampton’s main transfer targets this summer is ‘open’ to a move with the club set for a return to the Premier League.

Southampton have now returned to training ahead of what will be a busy summer of preparing for a Premier League return.