Southampton should be wary of Swansea after Stewart transfer twist | OneFootball

Southampton are targeting automatic promotion, but Swansea City are shaping as a serious threat after a fresh transfer development. According to Sainstmarching.com, the Saints have reason to be cautious as their Welsh rivals continue to strengthen.

Flynn Downes has said Southampton will be in the title conversation, and the £9m signing of Lewis Dobbin underlines their intent.

Swansea, managed by Vitor Matos, have enjoyed a productive window as they look to finally mount a sustained push. They paid £5m for Elijah Just after an impressive 2026 World Cup with New Zealand, where he scored three goals, and he produced 14 goal contributions in 33 Scottish Premiership matches for Motherwell. He was on Southampton’s list but chose Swansea.

They have also allegedly spent £6m to land Joseph Opoku from Zulte Waregem, while Golden Boot holder Žan Vipotnik remains on their books.

The report suggests Swansea are close to signing former Sunderland forward Ross Stewart on a free after he failed to agree new terms at St Mary’s. He scored nine Championship goals from only 12 starts last season.

That move could test Southampton’s depth up front, with Cyle Larin the clear first choice and Cameron Archer and Damion Downs potentially sold. Even so, the Saints will concentrate on their own push to return to the Premier League.

Source: Sainstmarching.com

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