Claude Puel was delighted following Southampton's win over Inter Milan in the Europa League.
When Claude Puel boldly claimed upon his appointment as Southampton manager he wanted to lead them into the Champions League, many outside St Mary's scoffed at the suggestion.
But if the proposed £200 million takeover attempt by Chinese investment group Lander Sports Development is successful, perhaps the thought of Southampton rubbing shoulders with the likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid in the near future is not as preposterous as it first appeared.
After all, the south coast club, who only...
Claude Puel was delighted following Southampton's win over Inter Milan in the Europa League.
When Claude Puel boldly claimed upon his appointment as Southampton manager he wanted to lead them into the Champions League, many outside St Mary's scoffed at the suggestion.
But if the proposed £200 million takeover attempt by Chinese investment group Lander Sports Development is successful, perhaps the thought of Southampton rubbing shoulders with the likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid in the near future is not as preposterous as it first appeared.
After all, the south coast club, who only...