The ESPN FC crew react to the appointment of new Southampton manager Claude Puel.
With little over three weeks to go until the start of the new Premier League season, and despite selling more players than they have signed, Southampton appear to have completed the majority of their transfer business.
But is the current squad strong enough for new manager Claude Puel to fulfil his pledge of turning the side, which finished a club record sixth last season, into serious Champions League contenders?
In my opinion, the answer is no.
Saints swooped early to secure the signature...
The ESPN FC crew react to the appointment of new Southampton manager Claude Puel.
With little over three weeks to go until the start of the new Premier League season, and despite selling more players than they have signed, Southampton appear to have completed the majority of their transfer business.
But is the current squad strong enough for new manager Claude Puel to fulfil his pledge of turning the side, which finished a club record sixth last season, into serious Champions League contenders?
In my opinion, the answer is no.
Saints swooped early to secure the signature...