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Sadio Mane-Southampton
It’s not Liverpool that’s going to come and try to rob Southampton in this window. Instead, Manchester United is the club that seems to be hot on the trail of the Senegalese striker. Southampton are vowing to put a fierce fight though, as they value Mane as a key part of their future success.
It’s easy to see why so many clubs are interested in Mane. He’s been Southampton’s highest rated attacker per Whoscored.com, narrowly edging Graziano Pelle. His three goals on season are second on the team only to Pelle and he ranks first on the campaign with four assists. He’s been a nightmare for opposing defenses with his shifty dribbling and eye for the incisive pass.
He has featured both in the No 10 role and out on the right for the Saints and his flexibility is part of the attraction for teams like United. He’s equipped with above average pace and vision which means he can impact the match in multiple ways. If you haven’t watched Southampton this year you should tune in just to watch Mane glide across the pitch.
While I think this transfer negotiation will go down to the wire I actually believe he’ll stay put. Southampton has sold too many of its best players as of late and will feel fan pressure to hang on to young Mane. I know that puts me in a minority, but I think he’ll remain on the south coast.
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