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Liverpool And Arsenal To Miss Out On 19-Year-Old Wonderkid – reports

Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea could miss out on Southampton wonderkid Matt Targett after it was revealed that the player is in negotiations over a new contract with the south coast club, as reported by the Daily Star.

The young star is considered a possible future replacement for the recently departed Luke Shaw, and his representatives are now in negotiations over confirming a new long term deal for him to stay at the St. Mary’s side.

The likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea have all previously been credited with an interest in the left back, and this news will likely come as a blow to them.

Targett’s representative Leon Callender said: “We are in discussions over a new contract.

“He is in the right place.”

 

There are still hurdles for Southampton to overcome if they want to keep Targett, however.

The youngster has reportedly been promised game time for the first team this season, but Ronald Koeman has, thus far, preferred Chelsea loanee Ryan Bertrand in his place.

Southampton’s academy has developed something of a reputation in recent years, with several graduates plying their trade at top Premier League sides.

Midfield Maestro Still Not Over Failed Move To Arsenal Or Spurs

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur target Morgan Schneiderlin is still not over his failed move to the north London clubs, and while he is not keen on complaining any further, would probably be willing to move if the opportunity were to arise again, as reported by The Metro.

Schneiderlin’s mooted move away from Southampton turned into one of the longer running transfer sagas of the summer transfer window, with the midfield maestro publicly declaring his interest in a move away from the south coast club.

Discussions with Ronald Koeman and a staunch stance from the club about his availability saw him remain at St. Mary’s, one of few of their top talents not to take part in a considerable exodus from the club.

Despite the fact that he is clearly not over the failure of his move, he is still happy to remain at Southampton and stressed that he will play for the club that he still feels he owes a lot to, having joined them while they were in League One.

Schneiderlin said: “My situation was simple: at the end of the season my goal was to take the next step and join a club playing in the Champions League or the Europa League.

“There were offers on the table but Southampton made a clear choice, which was to keep me after the departure of certain players. They look to me for the future.

“I was ‘blocked’ but I must accept that because I have three years remaining on my contract. I could not afford to make a fuss and not play. I owe a lot to Southampton, who enabled me to make the France national team.

“I could not afford to go and clash with supporters who have always been cool with me. It would not have been cool for me to end up in an endless showdown.”

Confirmed: Arsenal Snap Up £11 Million Dynamic Defender

Southampton have confirmed on their official Twitter feed that Calum Chambers has moved to Arsenal, symbolising their second departure in as many days.

The full-back was first linked with a move to the Gunners on Friday, with reports that he had undergone a medical with the north London side suggesting that a move was imminent.

Chambers is the second full-back to leave Southampton this summer, with former teammate Luke Shaw having joined Manchester United. Other departures from St. Mary’s this summer include Dejan Lovren, Adam Lallana and Rickie Lambert. Arsenal are also reportedly interested signing Morgan Schneiderlin from the south coast club.

This represents Arsenal’s fourth foray into the transfer market this summer, with them having already signed Alexis Sanchez, fellow right-back Mathieu Debuchy, and David Ospina, who impressed heavily at this summer’s World Cup for Colombia.

The transfer fee has been reported at around £11 million for the talented youngster, a significant outlay for a player who has played little Premier League football, but one that Arsene Wenger has clearly deemed worth the risk.