Southampton FC eye Tottenham winger Andros Townsend as Sadio Mane Replacement

Though Southampton FC has denied that they have received a bid for star winger Sadio Mane or even that the club will sell the player this summer, that apparently has not stopped even manager Ronald Koeman from beginning to look for suitable replacements.

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The Sunday Express reports that even though Southampton FC have no plan to sell Sadio Mane this summer, the club have already begun scouting for suitable replacements. One such player believed to be on that list is Tottenham winger Andros Townsend.

With only ten starts last season for Spurs, many believe that Tottenham are shopping the want-away winger around in order to simply offload him from the roster. Rated at £12 million, the one time England international is likely desperate for a move given this summer’s upcoming European Championship.

At 24-years of age, Andros Townsend still likely has his best years ahead of him. Moving to a club where he can see quality minutes and starts will do him well in the future. Improving on his quality, the Englishman could become one of England’s best wing players with proper development.

Joining Southampton FC would give him just that, proper development. Home to — arguably — the world’s best academy system, Southampton could provide Andros Townsend with the coaching and minutes needed to see the winger develop from good to great.

However, don’t count on this move happening this summer. The only way Saint supporters will see the current Spurs man suit up in the red and white is if Southampton FC manager decides to sell star winger Sadio Mane.

Having already sold star player Morgan Schneiderlin to Manchester United this summer, it is highly unlikely that Ronald Koeman will also sell Sadio Mane to his managerial rival in Louis van Gaal.