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title: "Southampton absolutely must hijack West Brom’s move for £2.7m-rated goal machine"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/southampton-absolutely-must-hijack-west-broms-move-for-2-7m-rated-goal-machine/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Marcus Banks"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2018-06-12T05:40:14Z"
modified: "2018-06-12T05:40:14Z"
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# Southampton absolutely must hijack West Brom’s move for £2.7m-rated goal machine

**Southampton fans in the Transfer Tavern are hoping to see plenty of new faces arrive at St. Mary’s now the transfer window is officially open.**

Our punters are glad the season is finally over following a disastrous campaign which saw the Saints embroiled in a relegation battle. Mark Hughes replaced Mauricio Pellegrino and guided the club to safety on the final day of the season. The Welshman has since been given a new contract after impressing the Southampton brass.

Hughes can now begin to revamp the squad in order to avoid another relegation dogfight next term. A lack of goals hurt the Saints last season, a new striker will be high on the former Stoke boss’ shortlist. West Brom are also on the lookout for a new forward and [are interested](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11698/11399540/west-brom-make-7m-bid-for-bristol-citys-bobby-reid) in luring Bristol City striker, Bobby Reid, to the Hawthorns.

Valued at £2.7m by [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/bobby-reid/profil/spieler/186186), Southampton should look to hijack the deal and bring the striker to the Premier League. Reid was a stand out star in the Championship last season, netting an impressive 19 goals in the league and a further two in the EFL Cup. He also picked up seven assists for his team-mates as Bristol ended the season in mid-table.

The 25-year-old has just one year remaining on his contract meaning the Saints might be able to pick up a cheap deal. Southampton can offer Reid the chance to play in the Premier League, giving them the advantage over relegated West Brom in the race for his signature.

Capable as a number nine or a number ten, signing Reid would be a great piece of business.

**Southampton fans, thoughts?**