Football News Update: Southampton in Talks for Peterborough’s Ronnie Edwards
Southampton have held discussions with Peterborough United over the potential transfer of highly-rated defender Ronnie Edwards, according to reports.
Peterborough, who were recently relegated from the EFL Championship, are willing to sell the 21-year-old centre-back if their valuation, believed to be in excess of £10 million, is met. Edwards, an England U19 European Championship winner, has attracted significant Premier League interest ahead of the upcoming season.
“The newly-promoted Saints are among a number of top-flight clubs monitoring the situation.”
The Saints are among a number of top-flight clubs monitoring the situation. Edwards, who made his senior debut for Peterborough in 2020, has featured a total of 142 times across all competitions for the club. Despite their disappointing Championship campaign in 2021/22, the young defender was named their Player of the Season.
Southampton, who secured an instant return to the Premier League after beating Leeds United in the Championship play-off final, are gearing up to compete in the top tier once again. Manager Russell Martin’s side finished fourth in the table before defeating West Brom on their way to promotion success at Wembley in May.
The Saints have already made some notable signings this summer, including the permanent acquisition of centre-back Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Manchester City in a £20 million deal. They have also welcomed back Adam Lallana to the club on a one-year contract following a decade-long stint at Liverpool and Brighton.
Southampton will face a tough test as they return to the Premier League in August, kicking off their campaign with a trip to Newcastle United. Their first home match sees them host Nottingham Forest, followed by encounters with Brentford, Manchester United, and fellow newly-promoted side Ipswich Town.
As the excitement builds for the upcoming season, the potential signing of Ronnie Edwards could further strengthen Southampton’s defensive options as they look to establish themselves in the top flight once again.
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