Saints are being rumoured to be considering making a double swoop on Tyneside in the summer, news that will cause unrest in the Geordie Nation.

Saints are apparently considering a move for Tim Krul and Daryl Janmaat when the transfer window opens in the summer, with Fraser Forster looking likely to be out till well into the campaign, perhaps longer that would suggest Saints are pondering going for an experienced keeper who is first choice at his current club and that could mean they are concerned just how long Forster will be out.

Right back Janmaat only joined Newcastle last summer and is an obvious target to be linked with Saints for several reasons, firstly he is Dutch, secondly he played under Ronald Koeman at Feyenoord and thirdly it is highly likely we will need a new right back next season.

Janmaat has had a good first season at St James Park scoring one goal but providing six assists and it is likely Newcastle will want a lot more than the £5 million they paid for him last summer.

Indeed it seems that whenever a Dutch player is mentioned for a transfer to the Premier league Ronald Koeman's name is linked so how much substance these rumours actually have is another matter.

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SaintBrock added 10:44 - Apr 20 I guess so but are Dutch players or players from the Dutch league really the answer to Champions League football? Young Brits seem to me to be a better answer, Trippier or Byron at RB if Nat does a runner. We seem able to develop these kids into International stars as per Clyne & Bertrand.
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Stephen added 10:52 - Apr 20 You're kidding me. We need to buy some unheard of African who can bang in 20 goals a season.
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stmichael added 11:14 - Apr 20 Remember Ipswich in the 80s with their 2 midfield genius's. Almost won them the title but they did win domestic and European trophies. I quite like the idea of going Dutch.
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saintmark1976 added 15:50 - Apr 20 Please,not Krul.Having seen him on M O T D over the weekend I thought him worse than Kelvin and that really is saying something. What is it with our keepers? No problem with goal line reaction saves but given time to think they appear clueless on occasions.Boric had his faults but surely he should never have gone to Bournemouth without an adequate replacement.Indeed,could he not have had his loan deal cancelled and come back?

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