Southampton FC fans react to accepted Adam Armstrong bid

The 24-year-old Newcastle-born forward scored 28 goals in 40 Championship fixtures last season, and hes been integral to the Rovers attack. 

He didn't feature in their 2021-22 opening day match though, amid links of the move away - a move that now looks to be to the south-coast and St Mary's. 

It's potentially a perfect birthday gift for manager Ralph Hasenhuttl, who celebrates turning 54 today. 

Armstrong would be the direct replacement for exiled forward Danny Ings, who moved to league rivals Aston Villa - but nothing is confirmed just yet.

Here are some of fans' top reactions to the development. 

New #SaintsFC signing, Adam Armstrong 💫

Looks like a quality signing from Southampton. Been scoring goals for fun in the Championship - hope he can adapt to the #PL

This is how he compares to the average Premier League centre forward 👇🏾@N_O_Analytics #Rovers pic.twitter.com/DTvpnK9Fvo

— Chris Bangura (@BanguraBites) August 9, 2021

Adam Armstrong, didn't think it was going to go through and we moved on if I'm honest #saintsfc pic.twitter.com/IBtFISeJgd

— Overly happy Chappy 😒 (@miserygutscoop) August 9, 2021

Imagine a counter attack with Stuart Armstrong, Che Adams and Adam Armstrong. Defo gonna make some of them commentators heads explode. #SaintsFC

— Sam (@Lord_Sam1) August 9, 2021

On my knees right now. WELCOME ADAM ARMSTRONG! #SaintsFC pic.twitter.com/smb04r4Fg3

— StuartTheKnight (@ScottishSexyMan) August 9, 2021

I am more excited about this season than any other recently. We have cleared out the deadwood, and those that want to go (expecting JV to go also) and replaced with young, hungry players with fresh energy for Ralph to work with.
Exciting times. #saintsfc

— Dubious Pip (@PhilCook50) August 9, 2021

#SaintsFC pic.twitter.com/WkVYlCoVAc

— Ben (@S4intsPage) August 9, 2021

Adam Armstrong needs to hit the ground running. A lot of pressure on a new signing who's not really played much at the PL level. #SaintsFC

— Jack Lavous (@jlavooo) August 9, 2021

“Let’s go that’s class”

— Will 🔴⚪️ (@sfcwill_) August 9, 2021

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

— Robbie (@_SaintsInFrance) August 9, 2021

Armstrong, broja, Ox a back up fullback and we’re back to winning the league. #SaintsFC

— Tella 🐐 (@RahilMajid) August 9, 2021

Spending half the Ings money on his replacement leaving another £15m to spend elsewhere on the squad #SaintsFC pic.twitter.com/xrvwzriPuX

— Luke (@LH_SFC) August 9, 2021

Nice one @martin_semmens 😎 #SaintsFC https://t.co/enqo4yM4TU

— Southampton Page (@SouthamptonPag1) August 9, 2021