SOUTHAMPTON BOSS KOEMAN EXPLAINS CUTTING LOOSE TAIDER: HE DIDN'T WANT TO COMPETE

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Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has confirmed they're releasing Saphir Taider from his loan.

The Inter Milan midfielder is now returning to Italy.

Koeman explained: "He experienced a difficult situation here. I cannot guarantee that all the players here will play. There are so many competitions to deal with, and so many good players and it must be up to the player to prove they deserve space.

"If you do not accept this thing, ​​then everything becomes more difficult. "

BRONDBY ON BRINK OF AMAZING SWOOP FOR LIVERPOOL DEFENDER AGGER

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Brondby are in line to pull off a stunning deal for Liverpool defender Dan Agger.

The Daily Mail says Agger looks set to return to his former club Brondby in Denmark for £3m with the Liverpool defender currently in talks with his former club.

Brendan Rodgers has sidelined the Danish international, who hasn't featured for Liverpool thus far this season following the arrival of Dejan Lovren from Southampton this summer.

Agger signed for Liverpool from Brondby in 2006 and looks close to be sealing a return home having made 212 appearances for the Merseyside club.

REVEALED: MAN UTD SET THEIR TERMS FOR CHICHARITO AS SOUTHAMPTON DEMAND DECISION

Southampton boss Ronald Koeman is pushing for an answer fromManchester United striker Javier Hernandez.

Koeman is keen to take the Mexican to St Mary's, but doesn't want to be waiting while Chicharito weighs up his options. Saints are in contact with the player's camp and want an answer in the next 48 hours or they'll move onto other striker targets.

Dutch sources say United have put Hernandez up sale and clubs across Europe are aware of the terms.

United are seeking €9.5 million cash up front to sell immediately, or €11.5 million to be paid in installments over 12 months.

They are also willing to send Chicharito away on-loan with the option to sell next June.

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Official: Osvaldo joins Inter as Taider moves to Southampton

The Italy international will spend next term back in Serie A after his stint with Juventus earlier this year, with the Algeria international set for the Premier League

Inter have completed the signing of Pablo Daniel Osvaldo from Southampton, with Saphir Taider moving to the Premier League on a season-long loan.

.@danistone25 signs for #Inter! http://t.co/ejF4xYgOYi #WelcomeOsvaldo #FCIMpic.twitter.com/xZ3ueoGH4B
— F.C. Internazionale (@Inter) August 6, 2014

Osvaldo, who spent the latter half of last season with Juventus, has long been expected to join Walter Mazzarri's side as the Nerazzurri look to bolster their attacking options.

The Italy international has now sealed a switch to San Siro for the 2014-15 campaign, with the club retaining the option to make the move permanent in future.

Taider, meanwhile, becomes Southampton's fourth signing of the summer, following the arrivals of Ryan Bertrand, Graziano Pelle and Dusan Tadic as Ronald Koeman continues to rebuild his squad in the wake of a number of sales.

Calum Chambers, Adam Lallana, Dejan Lovren, Rickie Lambert and Adam Lallana have all left the club this summer but Koeman is pressing ahead with reshaping his squad, with Taider joining on the back of a successful World Cup with Algeria. 

"It's part of our philosophy for the club to bring in talented young players who like to learn and develop themselves, and that's true of Saphir," Koeman told the club's official website. "First of all, he is a talented football player. He's 22 and has already played for Algeria at the World Cup.

"I've spoken to him about the positions he can play in, and it was a good meeting because he showed me real ambition." 

We are pleased to announce that Saphir Taïder has joined #SaintsFC on a season-long loan from @Inter. #SaintSaphir pic.twitter.com/dx2RKtekui
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) August 6, 2014

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