Could Tonda Eckert be handed this deadly goalscorer at Southampton | OneFootball

Southampton head into the Championship opener in buoyant mood despite Spygate lingering and Tonda Eckert’s position on the sidelines remaining unclear. The £9m arrival of ex-Aston Villa forward Lewis Dobbin, who scored three times in pre-season, could ignite their promotion push.

According to Sainstmarching.com, online chatter has placed the Saints among admirers of Žan Vipotnik at Swansea City. The Slovenian hit 23 league goals last season to claim the Championship golden boot, and he had reportedly been on Coventry City’s agenda as they prepare for Premier League survival.

Southampton have been mentioned alongside Frank Lampard’s Sky Blues, yet the credibility of these links remains doubtful. Without a concrete source, it reads like a rumour born of boredom.

A move at a reported £20m would be ambitious and, with Coventry likely to spend in pursuit of safety, feels unlikely, though not impossible. Sideways switches within the same division do sometimes occur.

With funds from Charles expected, Southampton may fancy a statement signing and they have been seeking a striker all summer. They would relish taking Vipotnik from the Swans, with Ross Stewart set to join the Swansea.com Stadium ranks.

The Championship often turns whispers into reality. This still looks a pipedream, but recent permanent returns for Cyle Larin and Daniel Peretz show long shots can happen. With less than a month left in the window, more wild talk is likely.

Source: Sainstmarching.com

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