Academy Star Departs, Yoshida set to stay a Saint and Hughes Deal Close.

Redandwhitesupporter takes a look at what could be the start of a busy summer for Saints with comings, goings and stayings !

Young saints academy starlet Olufela Olomola, has today completed a move away from St Marys' to join League one side Scunthorpe United on a three year deal.

Olomola, who spent the majority of last season on loan at League two side Yeovil Town, scoring seven goals for the Somerset based outfit in twenty eight appearances.

The twenty year olds successful spell, has seemingly caught the attention of the League one side deeming him ready to make the step up a division at Glandford Park next season.

I am sure all fellow Saints supporters, will join me in wishing Olufela nothing but success in his new chapter up north.

On the other side of the coin, The Daily Echo is today reporting that experienced defender Maya Yoshida is set to stay at Saints this summer despite interest from Saudi Arabia side Al Hilal.

The Saudi Arabian Champions, have made their interest known to Yoshida's representative but the Japanese international and his family are well settled in the Winchester area and he has no plans to move them to the middle east.

The long serving centre back, is the only real experienced head amongst the current crop of centre backs on the south coast and the news will come as a boost to Saints.

In some managerial news, Sky Sports are reporting that Mark Hughes is close to penning a three year deal to become permanent first team manager at Southampton football club.

The majority of fans have been calling for the board to tie the Welshman down, after his successful efforts to keep the club in the premier league over the last 8 games of the season.

According to trusted Saints reporter Jeremy Wilson of the Daily Telegraph, Hughes is the only candidate the club has spoken too and an appointment is expected to be confirmed early this week.

Hopefully the news will bring some stability to the team, and news on First team players future both in and out of the club can then come about quickly in what is to be a big summer for the club.

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