Southampton eye Sam Byram transfer from Leeds as Calum Chambers' potential replacement
Mirror 25/3/14
By Ed Malyon
Saints hope to hang onto teenage defender who is on the radars of Arsenal and Manchester United - but do have contingency plans
Southampton are eyeing a cut-price move for Leeds full-back Sam Byram if Calum Chambers leaves the club this summer.
Mauricio Pochettino hopes to keep hold of the talented defender in spite of interest from Manchester United and Arsenal, but is keeping tabs on England Under-20 international Byram’s situation at the Championship club.
Nathaniel Clyne would likely become first choice at St Mary’s if Chambers is sold, but the Saints are keen on Byram’s versatility and encouraged by reports that have suggested his character would fit in well with Pochettino’s squad.
Mirror Sport understands the financially-troubled Elland Road club would not be able to turn down significant offers for the 20-year-old this summer unless a takeover is complete. Italian millionaire Massimo Cellino has been paying salaries since the turn of the year but has now been blocked from buying the club after being found guilty of tax evasion.
By Ed Malyon
Saints hope to hang onto teenage defender who is on the radars of Arsenal and Manchester United - but do have contingency plans
Southampton are eyeing a cut-price move for Leeds full-back Sam Byram if Calum Chambers leaves the club this summer.
Mauricio Pochettino hopes to keep hold of the talented defender in spite of interest from Manchester United and Arsenal, but is keeping tabs on England Under-20 international Byram’s situation at the Championship club.
Nathaniel Clyne would likely become first choice at St Mary’s if Chambers is sold, but the Saints are keen on Byram’s versatility and encouraged by reports that have suggested his character would fit in well with Pochettino’s squad.
Mirror Sport understands the financially-troubled Elland Road club would not be able to turn down significant offers for the 20-year-old this summer unless a takeover is complete. Italian millionaire Massimo Cellino has been paying salaries since the turn of the year but has now been blocked from buying the club after being found guilty of tax evasion.
