OFFICIAL;Southampton striker to sign a four-year contract with West Ham amid Ipswich Town and Everton interest.

It was anticipated that Southampton would challenge for the automatic promotion spots prior to the first ball

being kicked back in August, but four straight losses before their trip to West Yorkshire put the club firmly out

of the running for a top-two finish. However, after an impressive 2-1 victory over Leeds United at Elland Road,

the Saints will now get ready to face West Bromwich Albion next Sunday, but there are already rumblings

regarding the futures of a number of key stars.

Given that Daniel Farke’s club finished with 90 points and in third place, Leeds is the highest-ranked team in

the play-offs; nonetheless, Southampton will be optimistic about defeating the Whites should they get to the

final at Wembley Stadium in three weeks.

The Saints might find themselves in a difficult financial scenario if they are unable to return to the Premier

League on their first attempt. In order to make up for the significantly lower parachute payments in the second

campaign after relegation, the team will need to sell players.

Paul Onuachu is one player Southampton may consider offloading during the summer transfer window.

The Nigerian striker, who is eager to play in Turkey again next season, has reportedly begun participating in

talks between Trabzonspor and his parent club, according to a report from the Turkish publication Sabah.

Recent reports have indicated that the Saints have placed a £10 million price tag on the center-forward and are

not willing to lower it, raising questions about whether or not a deal will actually be completed.

In addition, it was stated that Trabzonspor, having lost their pursuit of a permanent deal, expressed interest in

Wout Weghorst, the frontman for Hoffenheim and a former Manchester United player, as a possible

replacement for Onuacha.

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OFFICIAL;Southampton striker to sign a four-year contract with West Ham amid Ipswich Town and Everton interest