Our regular columnist Dan gives his opinion on the impending move to Liverpool for Sadio Mane.
Sadio Mané is having a medical at Liverpool today after a sum for the Senagalese winger was agreed between the two clubs. The fee is reported to be £34m and could rise to £36m, a sum of money arguably significantly higher than Mané’s worth.
Mané has been fantastic for Saints over two season but unfortunately rather inconsistent, especially this season. He went over 3 months without a goal and then scored eight in eight matches towards the end of the season.
Don’t get me wrong the guy’s talented and has been fantastic but I’m pleased with the club if they can be ruthless to get possibly £36m for him which I believe is quite over his worth, money that can be invested very well.
A week ago Wanyama went for only £11m when in my eyes he should’ve gone for 20m+. Now that Saints are demanding almost £40m for a player the transfer funds for our new manager could be the amount they should be after departures of two key players.
I wish Sadio luck at his new club even though it’s Liverpool, taking another one of our players but him being a big club like Liverpool’s most expensive signing means he’s going for a good price in the eyes of Southampton.