The former Feiyi refused to join, and the saint may be blessed in disguise

A news that the "Saints Loved Man" Ryan Fraser is about to reject the team's invitation and goes north to Scotland to reunite with former coach Russell Martin in Glasgow Wanderers has caused quite a stir in the fan circle. On the surface, this is undoubtedly bad news: a powerful winger from his arch rival Bournemouth, who does not require a transfer fee, and has proved himself in the Premier League, is an excellent candidate for the "Saints" to strengthen the lineup.

However, calm down and analyze carefully, this "stop" may be more like a relief for Southampton. Fraser's strength is unquestionable, but his development trajectory in recent years has been quite bumpy. Not only was his condition fluctuating, but his attitude problem broke out during his time at Newcastle, and he eventually had a quarrel with the coaching staff and was transferred to the youth team. His professional attitude was put on a big question mark.

For today's Southampton, the team was able to successfully upgrade last season, and the positive and united locker room atmosphere created by coach Martin is the foundation of success. In this context, signing a player with talent and "thorn" attributes is tantamount to a high-risk gambling. Martin's philosophy of team building emphasizes teamwork, hard work and strict tactical discipline. Any player who is away from the system may become a "black sheep" that destroys the team's chemical reaction.

More realistic is that Fraser's appetite is probably quite good. As an experienced Premier League veteran, when seeking a new contract with his freedom, he will inevitably ask for a considerable salary and a considerable signing fee. This expense will directly occupy the team's not-so-enriched signing budget this summer, and the money could have been used on the edge - for example, investing in a younger and more potential "lottery", or using a sincere contract extension to retain forward Che Adams.

For Saints who return to the Premier League, the policy of signing this summer must be "buy only the right ones, not the expensive ones." Introducing players who can seamlessly integrate into the team's tactical system and recognize the team's culture is far more important than simply pursuing fame. At present, the team has new goals on the team's signing radar, such as David Brooks, a Welsh international who can also provide creativity but has stronger team attributes.

Therefore, missing Fraser, even if he loses to the former coach who is far away in the Suzhou Super League, is definitely not the end of the world. This instead allows the club to take the initiative to avoid a potential "trouble" and continue to firmly implement its rational signing strategy. So, Saints fans don't have to be upset about this. On the contrary, this may be worth our secret relief. The "he" who truly belongs to the Saints will eventually come - and he will be the one who recognizes the team from the bottom of his heart and takes on his mission.