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The registration window is shut, so there are no live transfer rumours here. The summer cards below are greyed out but remain readable as a record of what was reported and how each story developed.
Zach Abbott has joined Southampton from Nottingham Forest on a season-long loan. The clubs have not published an option-to-buy fee.
Tier 2 - Generally Reliable to Tier 1 - Highly Reliable - Southampton have confirmed Abbott's season-long loan from Nottingham Forest.
Damion Downs has joined St. Louis City from Southampton on a one-year loan through the 2027 MLS season.
Tier 2 - Generally Reliable to Tier 1 - Highly Reliable - The St. Louis City loan has been completed for one season.
Southampton have been linked with Elche centre-back David Affengruber, but same-day reports disagree over whether the Austrian has rejected a move to Saints.
Tier 2 - Generally Reliable - The Affengruber link has been superseded by Southampton's confirmed signing of Zach Abbott.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis has completed a permanent move from Southampton to Aston Villa in a £30m package, including £25m guaranteed and £5m in add-ons.
Tier 1 - Highly Reliable to Tier 1 - Highly Reliable - Southampton and Aston Villa have now confirmed the permanent transfer.
Cameron Archer has joined AJ Auxerre from Southampton on a season-long loan, with no option to buy.
Tier 2 - Generally Reliable to Tier 1 - Highly Reliable - AJ Auxerre have confirmed Archer's season-long loan from Southampton with no option to buy.
Yukinari Sugawara has joined Cagliari from Southampton on loan for the remainder of the 2026/27 season, with an option to buy.
Tier 2 - Generally Reliable to Tier 1 - Highly Reliable - Southampton and Cagliari have confirmed the loan move with an option to buy.
Gavin Bazunu has completed a permanent move from Southampton to Bolton Wanderers.
Tier 1 - Highly Reliable - Confirmed permanent transfer to Bolton Wanderers.
James Ward-Prowse has completed his return to Southampton from West Ham United, bringing the former captain back to St Mary's.
Tier 3 - Hit or Miss to Tier 1 - Highly Reliable - The return has now been completed, moving the story from an agreement in principle to a confirmed Southampton signing.
Southampton have reportedly been linked with Daniel Jebbison as they look to strengthen their forward line this summer.
Southampton have reportedly been linked with a move for Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Justin Devenny, according to transfer speculation.
Southampton are reportedly interested in Werder Bremen winger Justin Njinmah, with Hull City also said to be in the race for the 25-year-old.
Fulham are now the frontrunners for Southampton midfielder Shea Charles after Leeds United had two offers rejected, according to transfer reports.
Tier 2 - Generally Reliable to Tier 1 - Highly Reliable - Resolved — Southampton have agreed a £30m sale to Fulham.
Southampton's breakout Brazilian winger Leo Scienza is attracting interest from Palmeiras and Flamengo, with a reported £25m release clause making a departure increasingly likely.
Leeds United are weighing up a £20m move for Southampton midfielder Shea Charles, with the Northern Ireland international's breakout season attracting Premier League attention.
James Bree is expected to leave Southampton following the play-off final expulsion, with Premier League leading the race for his signature.
Tier 2 - Generally Reliable to Tier 2 - Generally Reliable - Player has signed a new contract until 2029 — this rumour is now resolved.
Southampton have decided to stick with head coach Tonda Eckert for the 2026-27 season, ending speculation about a change at the top following the Spygate scandal.
Southampton face the prospect of losing another key player this summer as a star who impressed during the 2025-26 campaign attracts concrete interest from rival clubs.
Southampton were linked with Ajax defender Jorrel Hato during the January 2026 window, but no deal materialised — Hato went on to join Liverpool later in 2026.
Tier 3 - Hit or Miss to Tier 3 - Hit or Miss - Deal not pursued - player joined Liverpool 2026
Southampton's reported interest in Brazilian midfielder Lucas Silva from Santos did not result in a transfer, with the player remaining in Brazil.
Tier 2 - Generally Reliable to Tier 2 - Generally Reliable - Deal did not progress - player remained at Santos
Reports suggest a former Sunderland sporting director is exploring a return to football and has been linked with a move to Southampton as the club reshapes its executive structure.
Sky Sports reported interest in Shea Charles from Premier League clubs, with later speculation linking Leeds and Nottingham Forest.
Southampton's Cyle Larin has reportedly contacted the PFA regarding compensation following the club's play-off final expulsion.
Léo Scienza is expected to leave Southampton following the play-off final expulsion, with Portuguese club leading the race for his signature.