Tonda Eckert says Southampton are moving closer to completing a new signing after making encouraging progress in the transfer market ahead of the new Championship season.
With Ross Stewart having departed, adding another striker remains one of the club's priorities. While Eckert did not reveal which position a potential new arrival would play in, he hinted that supporters may not have to wait much longer for an announcement.
Speaking during Southampton's training camp in Germany, Eckert explained that negotiations are progressing well but stressed that transfers are rarely completed quickly due to the number of parties involved.
He said the club has made positive progress and hopes a deal can be finalised and announced in the near future.
Discussing possible departures, Eckert acknowledged that interest from other clubs is to be expected after the team's performances last season. He believes that attracting attention is a sign the squad has performed well and is confident the club will make the right decisions over any transfer business.
The Saints head coach also expressed his trust in sporting director Johannes Spors and the board, saying he is confident they will assemble a strong squad capable of competing this season, even if some transfer decisions take longer than others.
Eckert admitted he would prefer the transfer window to close before the start of the campaign, as most managers would, but accepted that the current system means clubs often have to deal with uncertainty after the season has already begun.
Despite that, he feels Southampton are in a strong position thanks to the core of players already at the club, giving the team a solid foundation while any remaining additions or departures are resolved 🙌❤🤍❤🤍 |  |
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