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  1. (Left to right) Birmingham striker Jay Stansfield, Sheffield United midfielder Gustavo Hamer, Ipswich head coach Kieran McKenna and Coventry boss Frank Lampard.

  3. 'Maybe Dibling's time at Saints is coming to end'

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    BBC Sport senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel says those close to Southampton believe Tyler Dibling's time as a Saints player could be coming to an end.

    On Wednesday, it was revealed the 19-year-old had been withdrawn from full-contact training by the Championship side.

    Speaking on the Football Daily podcast, Mokbel stated that while some people closer to the Everton camp feel the deal has stalled, others suspect that there are still "legs" to it.

    "The information varies depending on who you speak to," he said. "If you speak to people closer to Everton, they will tell you that the deal has reached an impasse and Southampton are asking for far too much.

    "If you speak to those closer to the South Coast, there is a realisation there that maybe Tyler Dibling's time is coming to an end."

    Listen to more about Saints and Dibling on BBC Sounds' Football Daily podcast.

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  4. Tyler Dibling

  5. BBC Radio Solent Southampton fans' forum

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    BBC Radio Solent is giving Southampton supporters the chance to ask their questions to those in charge at St Mary's.

    Head coach Will Still, technical director Johannes Spors and chief executive Phil Parsons will join host Adam Blackmore from 6pm on Thursday 6 August.

    You can listen on FM, DAB and on BBC Sounds.

    Southampton kick off the new Championship season at home to Wrexham on Saturday (12:30 BST).

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  6. Japanese striker Takaoka leaves Southampton on loan

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    Rento Takaoka has yet to playa first team game for Southampton

    Southampton's Japan youth international striker Rento Takaoka has joined French side Valenciennes on a season-long loan.

    The 18-year-old moves to the French third-tier having yet to make a first team, appearance for Saints.

    He moved to the south coast in March after turning 18, having impressed at the 2023 Under-17 World Cup.

    He is the fifth player to leave St Mary's on loan this summer.

  7. A line-up of 25/26 Championship football shirts; Bristol City's third kit, Blackburn Rovers' away kit, Norwich City's third kit and Oxford United's away kit

  8. Southampton's Jack Stephens celebrates

  9. Minteh at the double but Saints rescue friendly draw

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    Yankuba Minteh found the net twice but Brighton conceded a two-goal lead to draw with Southampton in their latest pre-season friendly.

    Earlier on Saturday, the Seagulls played the Saints in a 60-minute match behind closed doors, earning a 1-0 win.

    But the full encounter saw Minteh score either side of the break, only for Jay Robinson and an Adam Armstrong penalty to pull Saints back to parity.

    Brighton have now won four and drawn one of their summer fixtures, beating Coventry and UD Las Palmas 2-0, Stoke 3-1 and Wycombe Wanderers 6-1.

  10. Aaron Ramsdale

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  12. Kai Rooney in action

  13. Kai Rooney

  14. Is Dibling move an admission of defeat on Fofana?

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    BBC Sport football news reporter

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    Everton's bid for Southampton winger Tyler Dibling is perhaps part of an admission that it will be difficult to sign Malick Fofana from Lyon.

    Fofana has not completely ruled out a move to the Toffees but after reports that talks were at an "advanced" stage, there is a clear reluctance from the Belgium international to move to Merseyside.

    European powerhouses like Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool have expressed an interest, which has led to the 20-year-old to sit tight and stall on any move to Everton.

  15. Tyler Dibling of Southampton

  17. Will Still looks on as Southampton play a game

  18. 'It was a no-brainer to join Saints' - Downs

    Damion Downs: 'It was a no-brainer for me'

    New Southampton signing Damion Downs says his decision to move to the Saints was a "no-brainer".

    The US striker joined the Championship side from German side FC Koln earlier this month and is "ready" to help the club reach the top flight once again.

    "Their ambition is to get to the Premier League and stay in the Premier League and that's something I want to do as well," Downs told BBC Radio Solent.

    "I think English football is the most attractive you can play so it was a no-brainer for me."

    Listen to the full interview with Damion Downs and more on BBC Sounds.

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  19. Jan Bednarek, Southampton

  20. 'I'm grateful for my new Saints contract'

    Jack Stephens: 'I'm really grateful to the club'

    Southampton captain Jack Stephens said he is "grateful" to the Saints for offering him a new three-year deal to extend his stay at St Mary's.

    The defender signed the new contract in July, and he could potentially reach 17 years as a Southampton player after joining the under-21s from Plymouth Argyle in 2011.

    In the ever-changing world of football, it is a milestone that Stephens takes pride in.

    "I have always been vocal about how proud I am to play for this football club and that will always be the case. I am very grateful to the club for offering me that contract," he told BBC Radio Solent.

    "I'm delighted to sign up for another three years."

    Listen to the full interview with Jack Stephens and more on BBC Sounds.

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  21. Aaron Ramsdale claps after a game for Southampton

  22. 🎧 How did the Saints fare in Spain?

    What have we learned from Saints' Spain tour?

    "It does feel that connection is not quite there at the moment, the familiarity isn't there - but I think that's normal after a relegation season."

    BBC Radio Solent's Adam Blackmore and Alfie House of the Southern Daily Echo reflect on Southampton's training trip in Girona and what it could spell for the Saints' return to the Championship.

    Listen to the full analysis and more on BBC Sounds.

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  24. Kyle Walker-Peters playing for Southampton and holding a football in his right hand

  25. How much did Premier League clubs earn in prize money?

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    All 20 clubs earn a share of Premier League prize money. The amount each club receives depends on their league position and number of televised matches.

    Prize money consists of UK and international merit broadcast payments, equal shares, commercial revenues and facility fees.

    All clubs received a central commercial payment of £7.9m and equal shares from UK (£29.8m) and international (£59.2m) revenues.

    Clubs are also paid a facility fee for matches broadcast on domestic TV. Liverpool had 30 of their 38 league matches televised - more than any other club.

    1st: Liverpool - £174.9m

    2nd: Arsenal - £171.5m

    3rd: Manchester City - £165.5m

    4th: Chelsea - £163.7m

    5th: Newcastle United - £160.2m

    6th: Aston Villa - £159.3m

    7th: Nottingham Forest - £152.5m

    8th: Brighton - £145.1m

    9th: Bournemouth - £143.4m

    10th: Brentford - £138.9m

    11th: Fulham - £135.5m

    12th: Crystal Palace - £136.1m

    13th: Everton - £131.8m

    14th: West Ham - £130.9m

    15th: Manchester United - £136.2m

    16th: Wolves - £123.1m

    17th: Tottenham - £127.8m

    18th: Leicester - £116.9m

    19th: Ipswich Town - £111.1m

    20th: Southampton - £109.2m

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