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title: "Southampton: Hasenhuttl responds to Thomas Delaney rumour"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "jonathan radcliffe"
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published: "2021-05-24T07:05:35Z"
modified: "2021-05-24T07:05:35Z"
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# Southampton: Hasenhuttl responds to Thomas Delaney rumour

**Ralph Hasenhuttl has played down rumours which suggested that Southampton are interested in Borussia Dortmund midfielder Thomas Delaney this summer.**

### **The Lowdown: Saints eye Delaney**

Last Tuesday, ESPN reported ([Live Transfer Blog, 09.27](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/blog-transfer-talk/story/4388384/live-transfer-talk-man-city-consider-record-breaking-one-year-deal-for-lionel-messi)) that the Saints were interested in signing Denmark international Delaney this summer.

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The 29-year-old has one more year left on his contract with Dortmund ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/thomas-delaney/profil/spieler/91849)), and it seems Die Schwarzgelben would be willing to part ways with Delaney for a fee in the region of €10m (£8.6m).

### **The Latest: Hasenhuttl responds**

Speaking prior to the Saints’ final match of the season against West Ham, Hasenhuttl responded to the speculation. He said ([via Hampshire Live](https://www.hampshirelive.news/sport/football/football-news/thomas-delaney-transfer-southampton-update-5441663)):

> *“It is not our most urgent position to strengthen.*
>
> *“Stuart \[Armstrong\] played as a number six in the last few games, so now we have four number sixes, if you want.”*
>
> *“They can then play as a six at times. But that position is not the position where we are definitely looking to sign somebody.*
>
> *“We are looking at full-backs, wingers and other players. We are sure that there are some coming in the summer.”*

### **The Verdict: Top signing**

Although Delaney has had to play a bit-part role for Dortmund across the past two terms due to injury and selection choices – he has made just [31](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/thomas-delaney/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/91849) Bundesliga appearances during that time – he is a player who would bring plenty to St. Mary’s.

He has made [86](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/thomas-delaney/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/91849) appearances for BVB, with 16 of those coming in the Champions League, while he also has 52 caps for Denmark and has played at a World Cup. Earlier this term, he was called “outstanding” by Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc ([via bvbbuzz.com](https://bvbbuzz.com/2020/10/18/michael-zorc-thomas-delaney-outstanding-job-centre-back/)).

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Given he is valued at £15.75m ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/thomas-delaney/marktwertverlauf/spieler/91849)), €10m (£8.6m) would be a more than acceptable fee, and at 29 years of age, he still has good few years left in him at the highest level. While he may not be a priority for Hasenhuttl, he is definitely one to consider.

***In other news, [Hasenhuttl has revealed talks for this 87-goal man.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/southampton-fc-news/southampton-saints-takumi-minamino-ralph-hasenhuttl-liverpool-salzburg-st-marys-stadium/)***