Tonda Eckert hints at Southampton targets and possible announcement soon | OneFootball

At Southampton's pre-season base in Germany, Tonda Eckert said there had been good progress on targets and that he hoped the club could announce something soon, without naming anyone.

According to Sainstmarching.com, he portrayed the summer as a steady build, saying deals take time because several parties are involved in each negotiation.

He repeatedly expressed confidence in the board and technical director Johannes Spors to land the right profiles. Recent scrutiny of January highlighted a tendency to chase projects rather than ready-made options.

On outgoings, Eckert views external interest as a positive and expects some players to move earlier and others later. He would prefer the window shut before kick-off, but accepts it will not.

Two academy travellers drew praise. Nicholas Oyekunle and Romeo Akachukwu were described as hungry, with Akachukwu back from a late-season loan and Oyekunle having joined the group late last term.

There is a case for giving them minutes before any late move for another forward, with Colchester in the Carabao Cup a potential opening.

Fitness updates were calmer. Caspar Jander felt a muscle during a sprint against Eastleigh, and is expected back soon, while Finn Azaz is a small doubt for Colchester.

The Watford opener looks the likelier return for Azaz. Supporters are being asked to wait a little longer, as groundwork is close and more than one announcement could follow.

Source: Sainstmarching.com

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