According to The Sunday Post, Southampton are considering a £10m offer for Celtic midfielder Stuart Armstrong during this month’s transfer window.
What’s the story?
It is no secret that Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino wants to improve his squad during the January transfer window, with the Saints sitting just outside the relegation zone in the Premier League following a disappointing 2017-18 campaign to date.
Arsenal’s Theo Walcott and Monaco’s Guido Carrillo are amongst those that have been linked with moves, but according to The Sunday Post, Southampton’s attention is currently on Celtic midfielder Armstrong.
The report claims that the Saints are preparing to make a £10m offer this month after being knocked back in their move for the 25-year-old during the summer window.
Southampton have money to spend following the £75m sale of Virgil van Dijk to Liverpool, and it appears that Pellegrino wants to boost his midfield options with the arrival of Armstrong from the Scottish champions.
What would Armstrong bring to Southampton?
Armstrong joined Celtic from Dundee United in the summer of 2015, and the midfielder has managed 26 goals in 134 appearances for his Scottish club in all competitions.
Last term, Armstrong netted an impressive 17 goals – including 15 in just 31 Scottish Premiership appearances, which is some return from a midfield player.
This season, the four-time Scotland international has managed four goals and five assists in 33 appearances in all competitions.
Having landed six major trophies during his time at Celtic Park, Armstrong would certainly bring a winning mentality to the Saints.
It is always difficult to ascertain whether a player in the Scottish Premiership has the potential to thrive in the English Premier League, but Armstrong’s performances over the last 12 months have been very impressive indeed.
For £10m – in the current market – Southampton could have a real bargain on their hands.
