News about Gavin Bazunu

Arsenal are 8/11 favourites with Sky Bet to sign Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale this summer. With the Gunners reaching a deal with Ajax's Tommy Setford, a Ramsdale exit appears likely. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid are second in the market at 5/1 - while Southampton are third at 7/1. The Saints have firmed in the betting lines after they expressed their interest in recent days. With the club back in the Premier League in 2024-25 and their first choice keeper Gavin Bazunu sidelined with an Achilles injury - they too could be a solid fit for the 26-year-old. Wolves and Chelsea round out the five favourites in the market at 8/1 and 14/1 respectively.

Southampton have released five players ahead of their return to the Premier League next season. The Saints were promoted back to the top flight at the first time of asking after beating Leeds in the Championship play-off final last month.  And following the season's end, the club have now revealed which first-team stars will be kept on for the 2024-25 campaign. 

Southampton goalkeeper Alex McCarthy is emerging as a summer option for Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic as well as Liverpool and Newcastle United. The 34-year old, who was outstanding for Southampton in their Championship play off semi final first leg draw with West Bromwich Albion on Sunday, is out of contract at the end of this campaign and that has alerted a number of clubs. The vastly experienced former England international regained his place in Southampton's first team after Gavin Bazunu ruptured his Achilles tendon last month and he has finished the season with a flourish.

LEWIS STEELE: Virgil van Dijk has played through the last two Liverpool games with a dislocated finger which was 'pointing the wrong way' when suffered. The Reds captain needed treatment in the first minutes of Liverpool's away game at Atalanta on Thursday and it can be revealed he suffered a dislocated finger and had to have it popped back into place. It is the second time the 32-year-old has had the injury, first happening playing for the Netherlands against Norway. 

TOM PRENTKI AT ST MARY'S: The top four in the division are separated by just five points after a Che Adams double inspired Saints to a bruising victory over Preston. Russell Martin's side still have to travel to Leicester City and face a tantalising final day clash at Leeds with all of the top four on track to achieve 90 points or more. But it is Martin's men who have the most momentum and, playing like this, they will be a match for anyone.

Because they had James Trafford coming through, Manchester City were able to have touted goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu leave for Southampton in 2022 in part. Trafford's desire to play, a £19 million Burnley club-record deal, and a buy-back guarantee were all necessary factors that persuaded them to sell a year later. Trafford, 21, has been chastised for his difficult top-flight baptism, but his heroics show why he was so popular at City. Burnley's 10 saves were crucial to earning a point. Many people congratulated him at full throttle, including Adam Lallana, who coached Trafford Under 21s, and Brighton keeper Jason Steele.

CHRIS WHEELER IN DUBLIN:Wout Weghorst gave Irish hearts a break with the aim that almost certainly ends their hopes of automatic qualification for Euro 2024, and heaps more pressure on boss Stephen Kenny. At the Aviva Stadium last night, the former Manchester United striker, who failed to impress during a loan stint at Old Trafford last season and now plays for Hoffenheim in Germany, stepped off the bench to finish Holland's comeback after Ireland stunned Ronaldo Koeman's side by taking the lead.

MATT BARLOW: The Manchester City farm shop has been brisk once more in the summer season. For the second year in a row, Carlos Borges, Shea Charles to Southampton, and James Trafford to Burnley have all been a mainstay of the market. Academy graduates in the city are paid a large sum. Sometimes without kicking a ball at the high level.

Josh Adam could be one of the first academy products to leave Manchester City with a renewed sense of excitement for him from clubs in France and Belgium. Lorient, who attempted to sign attacking midfielder Adam in January, Lille, and Club Brugge are all keen on signing the 19 year-old this summer. After impressing across Europe at the youth level, Scotland's under-21 international Adam joined City from Celtic three years ago and is tipped for a promising future for the club and the world.

JAMES SHARPE: Everyone is present, but there is a lot of them. Just one more round of fixtures to go. We'll all rest for 76 days before it all starts again. The bulk of the drama has been resolved for the first time. Manchester City is champions (again), the Champions League spots are sorted, and Brighton is in Europe. All that's left to figure out is who comes out and which strong squad will play in the Europa Conference League. Here's a look at what else we've learned along the way:

LEWIS STEELE AT THE CITY GROUND: Ruben Selles, a jolly ballad, yelled down the touchline in an animated commotion, told his players that they had five minutes to score an equalizer and prevent a season of trainwreck. Such was the trepidation in the City Grounds, that seemed to be an eternity, but time flew away and ran out. Selles knows that time is running out for both as first-team boss and Southampton as a Premier League club.

JOE BERNSTEIN: Manchester United's summer is set to be ruthless, with up to 17 players a victim, so Erik ten Hag's Old Trafford rebuild can be funded. The club's humiliating exit from the Europa League on Thursday has only exacerbated internal attitudes: they must lead Manchester City's example and raise money via auction in order to develop the team, not necessarily balancing the books. Despite signing Erling Haaland, Kalvin Phillips, and Manuel Akanji, the City made a £20 million profit on deals last summer. Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus, Oleks Zinchenko, and a slew of younger players such as Gavin Bazunu and Romeo Lavia were among those deposed.

BOOK : Nayef Aguerd had to wait some time before his goal was confirmed, but it was vital in West Ham's victory over Southampton 1-0 at the London Stadium on Sunday. In the first half, the defender advanced to a standing free-kick to put West Ham up in the lead, before heading past Gavin Bazunu in net to put David Moyes' side up. VAR was called into action, but the goal stood and would eventually be the only goal in what was a critical victory for the Hammers after a long delay.

SOUTHAMPTON 3-3, MATT BARLOW AT ST. MARY'S STADIUM: Southampton used to be able to enjoy this time of year, stir and stretch, and break free from whatever relegation tangle they had delved into during the winter. These feats of escapology starred an eclectic cast, but they were often led by Matt Le Tissier, whose goals and assists would earn the Saints points from the most unlikely places to lift the Saints above the dotted line by the season's end. By the time they had recovered from 3-1 down to save a point against Tottenham, the same irrepressibility had returned to the air by the Solent, and interim manager Ruben Selles' name was ringing around St Mary's.

Southampton boss Ruben Selles tried to turn up the heat off 21-year-old goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu after his mistake gave Leeds a crucial win at Elland Road. With a weak shot that squeezed past the Irish national who has been mocked by Saints fans this season, junior Firpo scored the only goal after 77 minutes. Selles, who was only given the manager's position on a permanent basis last week, argued that the supporters should hold him accountable rather than the player.

JOE BERNSTEIN AT ELLAND ROAD: In Leeds United's first match under new manager Javi Gracia, there was a sense of injustice. Southampton, the only team below them at the start of play, had a not very subtle strategy to ruin the game with players going down "injured," delaying goal-kicks to tie bootlaces, and even going out late for the second half. The visitors suddenly felt a new sense of urgency after Junior Firpo broke deadlock after 77 minutes, smashing goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu despite losing power.

2-1 SOUTHAMPTON – KATHRYN BATTE – CRAVEN COTTAGE – Southampton's miserable 2022 campaign ended with a humiliating 2-1 loss to Fulham that left them dead at the top of the Premier League table at the start of the year. Joao Palhinha struck the final blow with an 88th minute header, giving Fulham all three points after James Ward-Prowse had scored at both ends either side of halftime. Aleksandr Mitrovic had a 3-1 draw but Saints goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu saved it with a injury-time penalty.

Since Joe Shields, Southampton's head of recruitment, was 'not a big loss,' Ralph Hasenhuttl has said. Shields has been heavily linked to a move to west London, with the former Crystal Palace, Fulham, and Manchester City employee being credited with a large part of the Saints' outstanding recruiting activity during the summer. Hasenhuttl has denied allegations that Shields would be a big loss and has said that his team would not be affected by it.

Chelsea is ending their search by naming Southampton's Joe Shields to head up the team. Shields has only been at Southampton since the summer, beginning as their head of senior recruitment in July. However, Chelsea's new owners have already bolstered his image in his brief time at St Mary's, leading to a surprise move for his employees.

The most recent round of Premier League action brought some surprises, as well as some trends that have continued in what has been a fascinating campaign to date. Arsenal beat a struggling Liverpool team 3-2 at the Emirates, putting the Gunners in the spotlight, while Manchester City maintained the pressure by beating Southampton 3-2. With all of this in mind and players' achievements so far this term, here's a look at the top ten of Sportsmail's Premier League Power Rankings for the first time this season.

JACK GAUGHAN: Khaldoon Al Mubarak (second left) made it abundantly clear that the academy needs to be improved. The City chairman said, 'Today is not about celebrating the conclusion of something.' The ultimate aim was not to develop the City Football Academy, but rather to make the youth development aspirations come true.' A vision for youth growth and sustainability is the cornerstone of the future.' Daniel Sturridge, the club's last player to make an impact in the club's first team, was the last one to make a difference. His debut came seven years ago. A thriving academy seemed a long time ago. Southampton players in the set-up of Jason Wilcox (right) and Romeo Lavia (inset right) spent more than £40 million on four of City's children in a single summer, including Gavin Bazunu (inset left) and Romeo Lavia (inset right), with the players in the team's setup of Jason Wilcox (left) increasingly regarded as the gold standard on Saturday.

The Prince of Wales sent Aston Villa a letter of support as he mourns the Queen's death, according to manager Steven Gerrard. After Villa Park paid tribute to the Queen, Jacob Ramsey's first-half victory over Southampton 1-0 on Friday. Villa won their second game of the season - and first clean sheet since April - on an evening that began with a minute's silence and the national anthem.

Chelsea made a £50 million bid for Romeo Lavia on deadline day, just two months after Southampton agreed to the 18-year-old, according to a Times. Southampton purchased the Belgian youth international from Manchester City for £14 million in July, and he scored his first Premier League goal in the Saints' 2-1 victory over Chelsea on Tuesday. According to the Southern Daily Echo, the Blues' scramble to sign players before the transfer window closed on September 1, they made a £50 million offer for the defensive midfielder, which was rejected by Southampton.

POWER RANKINGS: With some particularly striking results, the first midweek round of Premier League fixtures offered up a lot of goals, excitement, joy, and despair, with some of whom were particularly impressive. Arsenal continued their undefeated run with a 2-1 win over Aston Villa, Manchester City remained hot on their tail with a 6-0 thrashing of Nottingham Forest, and Liverpool's comeback 2-1 victory over Newcastle was another bit of drama. Southampton shocked Chelsea 2-1, with Manchester United's revival under Erik ten Hag's leadership winning their third straight victory over Leicester 1-0, but Brighton lost their unbeaten run after losing 2-1 to Fulham. Crystal Palace, Brentford, West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur, and Leeds and Everton lost 1-1 draws, with Bournemouth bouncing out a goalless draw against Wolves. Julian Alvarez, Martin Odegaard, Erling Haaland, Aleksandar Mitrovic and Raheem Sterling (left-right) all impressed - but who else caught the eye from an individual perspective? Here's the most recent top ten of Sportsmail's Premier League Power Rankings.