Saints hopes of signing Justin Bijlow from Feyenoord have been ended after his medical revealed issues related to an old injury, according to the player himself on his instagram page.
insidefutbol.com have revealed that the transfer of Justin Bijlow to Southampton has collapsed after he failed his medical.
They have quoted the player from his instagram page as saying:
"I was on my way to the Premier League.
"After a very special day last Sunday, for which I am very grateful, I prepared myself to leave Feyenoord. I did not find that easy and it was not my first choice, but it had to be in the interest of my career.
"The medical examination showed that Southampton has a different view than Feyenoord on the treatment of an old injury. I am fully fit and this does not hinder me, but I respect the view of the Southampton medical staff.
"This brings me back to Rotterdam, to my club Feyenoord. My bond with the city and the club is rock solid. I will continue to fight for a place in the goal of Feyenoord and the Dutch national team. Feyenoord fans, thank you for the support you always give me.”
This is a big blow to Southampton's hopes of staying up, unless a truly class keeper is signed, then it is hard to see how we can survive.
Saints could now turn their attention to Arsenal's Aaron Ramsdale after Wolves ended their interest in signing the keeper.