Former Loanee Azon Linked With Southampton
Tuesday, 14th Jul 2026 17:45

Former Blues loanee Ivan Azon is reportedly the subject of talks regarding a move to Championship Southampton.

Spanish striker Azon, 23, spent last season on loan with Town from Serie A Como, scoring five goals in 20 starts and 20 sub appearances.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the Saints have opened talks with Como regarding a move with a fee of €9 million-€10 million (£7.7 million-£8.5 million) mooted.

Southampton will know all about the frontman having watched the Blues closely ahead of the penultimate fixture of the season at St Mary’s.

Azon, who cost Town a €2 million (£1.7 million) loan fee with no option or obligation to buy, is contracted to Como until the summer of 2029.

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itfcst added 17:49 - Jul 14 “Watched the blues closely” :)
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benslifeyt added 17:56 - Jul 14 Jeus 7/8 mil for azon .... como will have their pants down if they get that for him . All fart no poo is my best saying for him. Runs around alot with no end product
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armchaircritic59 added 17:58 - Jul 14 itfcst, nice one that, wasn't it :) If it does happen though, I wish him all the best, a very likeable guy and never gave less than 100%.
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jas0999 added 17:58 - Jul 14 £1.7M loan fee?! Just five goals for a striker? Wow. That’s also a big fee for a striker who can’t seem to score.
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dirtydingusmagee added 18:07 - Jul 14 Striker ! Pea shooter, very underwhelming .one of the disappoiintments last season imo but good luck to him .
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Bazza8564 added 18:08 - Jul 14 Wish the guy well, could mature into a steady Championship player but sadly not close to PL
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RobITFC added 18:08 - Jul 14 Nice guy, worked hard but sadly not quite good enough (yet) , needs longer studs in his boots and FGS take that bandage off!!
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tetchris added 18:13 - Jul 14 Signing for a club where the manager is under investigation from the FA which could result in a 12 month ban! Probably not a wise move
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Linkboy13 added 18:17 - Jul 14 Gave his all for the club dispite his limitations can't ask anymore. Some fans need a reality check this is 2026 1or2 million pounds is nothing in football now.
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BlueySwede added 18:18 - Jul 14 Really liked him, just needed to score more. Wish him well!
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runningout added 18:20 - Jul 14 Soton know what they are doing when it comes to to recruitment… We had Azon at an early stage. He will flourish with them
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Broadbent23 added 18:29 - Jul 14 Unfortunately Azon missed as many as he scored for us. He is not yet the finished striker compared to past forwards who have played for Southampton. They need someone who sneeks up on you like spy.
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churchmans81 added 18:47 - Jul 14 Bwahahahaha! “Southampton will know all about the frontman having watched the Blues closely ahead of the penultimate fixture of the season at St Mary’s.” Love it. Nicely done!
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ChingShady added 19:06 - Jul 14 Good one Phil lol
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blueboy1981 added 19:09 - Jul 14 Well - could be interesting if he signs for Saints, and ‘played’ differently by the Manager. We have had more than a few who were not played to their strengths !! - but not allowed to question that without resultant ridicule / abuse.
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darkhorse28 added 19:23 - Jul 14 It’s not conjecture that he couldn’t hit a cows arse. But also made space for others, found space well, and ran his socks off. Wish him well.., strange signing for them, Che Adam’s was a good player outside the box who couldn’t score goals and they didn’t get promoted, some mistakes need repeating. Assume Stewart had left or if leaving - good player.
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scooby added 19:25 - Jul 14 Reckon they have watched every one closely. Shame they haven't been caught and punished. In my eyes anyone associated with those cheats is just as bad as them
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blues1 added 19:29 - Jul 14 Blueboy1981 when was Azon evsr played out of position, or to his strengths? Hexwasmt. Only ever played in his correct position. And while he not the tallest, probably won more headers than Hirst. Ur right sbout some not being played to their strengths or in their best position. He wasnt one of them though.
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blueboy1981 added 19:29 - Jul 14

I find it hard to believe how delusional some obviously ‘younger’ ITFC supporters of today actually are in terms of what players we can expect to sign - the Prem’ has left us way behind over a number of years, we are no longer an attraction to such players, and our previous Prem’ abysmal attempt didn’t exactly do us any favours.
Many now forecasting another repeat expectant performance, which would be an embarrassment.
At this moment not much to suggest anything better, unfortunately, but true.
Lets hope the Tide turns somewhat soon - or a Wing and a Prayer job ahead for G O’N come August !

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Steve_ITFC_Sweden added 19:49 - Jul 14 A likeable guy who gave us full commitment. But I don't think he'd get much playing time in the PL at the moment. Good luck with your next move, Azor.
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Steve_ITFC_Sweden added 19:50 - Jul 14 ****Azon!
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wilhirecup added 19:51 - Jul 14 Decent player ,Southampton are a good bet for promotion next season
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ITFC_1994 added 20:28 - Jul 14

Will be a better player for the time he spent with us. Could easily see him scoring 10/12 goals for saints and becoming a fan favourite. I'd have happily taken him had we not gone up.

Azon played a big part in our promotion in the final months and gave his all for the shirt, not sure why people feel the need to criticise him.

Will be a great signing for any championship club.

Cadiar added 20:34 - Jul 14

Good to see Blueboy at it again, the rather sad comedy show goes on. How long B4 he's calling for Oneills head? Exactly as he did with KM & look where he left us. As for the season in the Prem he criticises so easily, it did leave us financially in a far better position. I did think we went up too soon but every year the financial gulf gets bigger so despite a poor season it gave us millions. Perhaps Blueboy can just do one. He is extraordinarily tedious.

Ipswichbusiness added 20:50 - Jul 14 Southampton is an interesting Club. I have heard (it may not be true) that many of their players were on contracts which rewarded them hugely if they achieved promotion. They didn’t, but that was due to management issues. Apparently, players are talking about suing their Club for lack of bonuses. If correct, Southampton will not be a happy ship.
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