Going Downes

So Flynn Downes has been sold to Southampton for £18 million. That's a healthy £8 million profit on the £10 million David Moyes paid for him two years ago, though with Edson Alvarez injured playing for Mexico you do wonder if Downes might have been needed as back-up. Flynn had some good games in the Europa Conference early rounds, though never looked quite ready for the Premier League. Though to be fair, he was rarely played in his best position in front of the back four. 

Flynn will also be fondly remembered for looking like he was going to steam into the AZ Alkmaar Ultras when they went for the West Ham players' families at the end of the Europa Conference semi-final. You can take the boy out of Brentwood... Downes had a very good season in the Championship with Southampton last time out, helping them win the Play-off Final, so it will be interesting to see how he does in the PL again. Meanwhile the club has gained around £38 million from the sales of Benrahma, Kehrer and Downes this summer, which should be enough to fund another signing or two.