Heading: Southampton Agree Fee with Trabzonspor for Mislav Orsic’s Departure
Southampton have reportedly reached an agreement with Turkish side Trabzonspor for the departure of Mislav Orsic, their Premier League flop. Despite only joining the club in January, it seems that Orsic’s time with Southampton could already be coming to an end. The Croatia international was the first signing made by disaster manager Nathan Jones, but he failed to make an impact during his time at the South Coast club.
Heading: Lack of Game Time for Mislav Orsic at Southampton
Mislav Orsic arrived at Southampton from Dinamo Zagreb for a fee of £5 million. However, he barely featured for the club, playing only six minutes of Premier League football. Unfortunately, he was unable to contribute to Southampton’s efforts to avoid relegation to the Championship. Despite his lack of game time, Southampton have had no issue in offloading him.
Heading: Move to Trabzonspor on the Horizon for Mislav Orsic
According to The Athletic, Mislav Orsic is edging closer to a move to Turkish side Trabzonspor. The 30-year-old is reportedly keen to leave Southampton in search of regular football. It is believed that a fee of around £3.5 million has been agreed upon between the two clubs. Orsic is expected to complete a medical with Trabzonspor on Thursday before finalizing his move.
Heading: Potential Premier League Player Exodus to Turkey
Mislav Orsic might not be the only Premier League player making a move to Turkey this summer. There are rumors swirling around about a potential move to Besiktas for Aston Villa’s Philippe Coutinho. It seems that Turkish clubs are looking to strengthen their squads with Premier League talent.
Heading: More Exits Expected from Southampton
Southampton could see a few more players leaving St Mary’s this summer as they come to terms with their relegation from the Premier League. Right back Tino Livramento has been linked with a move to Newcastle as they prepare for their return to the Champions League. Additionally, there are suggestions that Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea are interested in signing youngster Romeo Lavia from Southampton.
Heading: Conclusion
As Southampton face the reality of their relegation, they are making moves to reshape their squad for the upcoming season. Mislav Orsic’s departure to Trabzonspor seems imminent, and it is expected that more players will follow suit. The club will need to make strategic signings to strengthen their squad and bounce back from their disappointing season in the Championship.