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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 03/05/2017 17:28:01

| | Gabbiadini: Le Tissier? I’ve seen videos – he’s the Maradona of SouthamptonFOURFOURTWO |
| | Gabbiadini shocked by his startCLUBCALL |
| | Player’s father very frank on potential move to Southampton from Chelsea, says it as it isSPORTWITNESS |
| | £50m-man verbally agrees to join Liverpool after Jurgen Klopp discussionEMPIREOFTHEKOP |
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| Virgil van Dijk Reportedly Agrees to Join LiverpoolSBNATIONTHELIVERPOOLOFFSIDE |
| | Southampton offered cash and Christensen for Van DijkFRESHSAINTS |

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Transfer News: Van Dijk’s OK to Liverpool claim, Man Utd £21m raid, Arsenal battle Chelsea

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Virgil van Dijk has reportedly agreed to join Liverpool this summer but only if they finish in the top-four this season.

Read Liverpool claim the Southampton defender will ignore Chelsea and Manchester City and move to Merseyside so long as Jurgen Klopp’s side are playing in the Champions League next term.

It is said the 25-year-old Dutchman has held talks with the Reds over what his role will be at Anfield and about the long-term vision of the club.

The Saints will demand upwards of £50m for their star man, a figure Liverpool are willing to match.

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Chelsea plotting summer move for Premier League star: It could lead to huge double deal

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Blues boss Antonio Conte is desperate to bolster his squad at the end of the season with Champions League football returning to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea have already been linked with Southampton key man Virgil van Dijk in a £50m deal.

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 03/05/2017 18:28:15

| | Liverpool receive big boost ahead of important Southampton clash | | Where football transfer rumours fly or die!THETRANSFERTAVERN |

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:one: week to go until #Arsenal!

Secure your seat to see #SaintsFC take on the Gunners: http://sfcne.ws/SFCAFC100517

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 03/05/2017 19:28:30

| | Monchengladbach want to sign Andreas Christensen permanentlyREADBUNDESLIGA |
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| Virgil van Dijk is not worth Chelsea loaning Kurt Zouma to make roomFANSIDEDPRIDEOFLONDON |

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There’s now limited availability for @SFC_Foundation’s inaugural golf day, with many #SaintsFC legends involved: http://sfcne.ws/SFGolfDayMay

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| Assessing Claude Puel’s future at Southampton | Claude Puel is under serious pressure at Southampton. His side currently sit in ninth place and although they are … 03-05-2017 |

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| Saints could look to demand Christensen in van Dijk deal19 hours ago |
| Southampton join race to sign Lewis Gibson19 hours ago |
| Chelsea stepping up Cedric interest2 days ago |
| Is Claude Puel the man to take Southampton forward?2 days ago |
| What should Southampton do with Claude Puel?2 days ago |
| Puel fighting for Saints job after disputes with players2 days ago |
| Four Premier League stars Saints should look to sign2 days ago |
| Puel happy with Hull clean sheet2 days ago |

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Check out our gallery from Staplewood Campus today, as #SaintsFC trained ahead of the trip to #LFC:… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/859858853671849984

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 03/05/2017 20:28:43

| | Bertrand on Liverpool radarCLUBCALL |

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| Gabbiadini grateful for Le Tissier support | Southampton striker Manolo Gabbiadni has spoken of how happy he has been to have received such high praise from club … 03-05-2017 |

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| Saints could look to demand Christensen in van Dijk deal20 hours ago |
| Southampton join race to sign Lewis Gibson20 hours ago |
| Chelsea stepping up Cedric interest2 days ago |
| Is Claude Puel the man to take Southampton forward?2 days ago |
| What should Southampton do with Claude Puel?2 days ago |
| Puel fighting for Saints job after disputes with players2 days ago |
| Four Premier League stars Saints should look to sign2 days ago |

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It’s the last chance to choose your #SaintsFC Fans’ Player of the Season for #SFCAwards2017

Cast your vote: http://sfcne.ws/POTSVote1617

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  1. Premier League rivals have Marco Silva on the radar if he doesn’t keep Hull up #Watfordfc #Saintsfc #HCAFChttps://twitter.com/i/web/status/859883706290499584

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  1. Big guns eye Ryan Bertrand, who thinks he’ll be part of the Southampton Exodus (2017 edition) #CFC #LFChttps://twitter.com/i/web/status/859883784099045376

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Gallery: Saints build up to Liverpool

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Southampton are preparing for Sunday’s Premier League trip to Liverpool, and our cameras were at their training session on Wednesday to capture them in action.

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FPL managers double up on Saints defence

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Offering five fixtures over the remaining three Gameweeks, Southampton centre-backs Maya Yoshida (£4.5m) and Jack Stephens (£4.2m) have emerged as key assets for Fantasy Premier League managers seeking some late-season value.

Stephens has had a regular starting role since Virgil van Dijk (£5.6m) suffered an ankle injury in Gameweek 22, producing four clean sheets, an assist and seven bonus points over his 11 Gameweek starts.

Meanwhile, Yoshida is a mainstay in the Saints’ rearguard after Jose Fonte’s (£5.3m) departure to West Ham United in January.

The pair are currently among the three most-bought defenders ahead of Friday’s 7pm BST Gameweek 36 deadline.

Stephens has been the more popular acquisition, attracting 33,000 new owners compared with 26,000 for Yoshida.

But a look at the pair’s underlying statistics since Stephens’ first start in Gameweek 23 shows that Yoshida comes out on top in a number of key areas.

Yoshida has been the more threatening of the two, firing nine shots on goal compared with two from Stephens.

Six of Yoshida’s efforts - all from inside the penalty area - have arrived in the last six Gameweeks. No FPL defender has fired more over that same period.

The Japan international has also totalled 103 clearances, blocks and interceptions (CBI) to Stephens’ 88 and has also fared better than his team-mate in the Bonus Points System (BPS) – Yoshida has averaged a point in the BPS every 3.8 minutes, slightly superior to Stephens’ 4.0.

Nonetheless, Stephens has claimed bonus points on each of the last three occasions that Southampton have collected a clean sheet.

With back-to-back Double Gameweeks and such modest price-tags, there is perhaps no need to select between the pair. Indeed, those FPL managers with Wildcards in play are set to target both for their defence.

Claude Puel’s side face a trip to Liverpool and a home meeting with Arsenal in Gameweek 36, before a more promising fixture pairing in Gameweek 37, when they travel to Middlesbrough before hosting Manchester United.

Southampton then end their campaign with a St Mary’s Stadium encounter against Stoke City.

Stephens and Yoshida may not guarantee clean sheets over a testing run-in but, with extra fixtures, their points potential remains strong.

More significantly, their cut-price appeal can free up precious funds for investment in attacking areas, as FPL managers bidding for a final push over the finish line.

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 03/05/2017 22:28:59

| | Photos: Liverpool training ahead of Southampton game | Off The PostOFFTHEPOST |
| | Philippe Coutinho sits out training - but no reason for Liverpool fans to worryGOLIVERPOOL |
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| Why Claude Puel deserves another season in charge of SouthamptonSHOOTCOUK |
| | Jonathan Kodjia’s Aston Villa blow should encourage bid for Southampton’s Sam GallagherHEREISTHECITY |
| | Liverpool handed crucial boost ahead of Southampton clashLIVE4LIVERPOOL |
| | China Move Best Decision – Graziano Pelle Doesn’t Regret Southampton ExitINSIDEFUTBOLCOM |
| | Liverpool transfer news: Van Dijk agrees to join this summerFOOTBALLINSIDER |

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| Van Dijk and Bertrand reportedly keen on summer exits | Virgil van Dijk and Ryan Bertrand are reportedly keen to leave Southampton this summer, with a plethora of big clubs … 03-05-2017 |
| Southampton considering a move for Marco Silva | Southampton are considering an audacious swoop to bring Marco Silva to the club this summer. According to the … 03-05-2017 |

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| Gabbiadini grateful for Le Tissier supporta day ago |
| Assessing Claude Puel’s future at Southamptona day ago |
| Christensen’s father snubs Saints linksa day ago |
| Saints could look to demand Christensen in van Dijk deala day ago |
| Southampton join race to sign Lewis Gibsona day ago |
| Chelsea stepping up Cedric interest2 days ago |
| Is Claude Puel the man to take Southampton forward?2 days ago |
| What should Southampton do with Claude Puel?2 days ago |

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