Ahead of the January transfer market coming to close, Southampton are poised to finalise a deal with Strasbourg for Abakar Sylla.

However, a permanent switch has been revealed instead, with Ornstein reporting Strasbourg have reached an agreement with Southampton to sign the top English talent. The deal is a loan and obligation to buy for a €7 million total package. That will see Amo-Ameyaw sign a five-year contract in the summer after his medical has already been completed.

Among the host of clubs who’ve now accepted defeat in their pursuit of Alphonso Davies is Manchester United.Indeed, the Red Devils had established their interest in Davies several months ago when