While there is a lot of uncertainty at Southampton, chairman Dragan Solak has been trying to generate excitement on the South Coast following his previous comments.

Tonda Eckert, the Saints’ head coach, is under investigation by the FA and is expected to face a lengthy suspension, but Solak has publicly supported him.

Many have anticipated that the club’s expulsion from the Championship play-offs would force them to sell outstanding players such as Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Leo Scienza, and Shea Charles, but there have been more important incomings than departures.

Daniel Peretz and Cyle Larin have both joined permanently for Southampton after being on loan, and Solak’s latest words are a clear statement of purpose.

Dragan Solak discusses Southampton’s transfer plans.

Southampton were the form team entering into the Championship play-offs, and many expected them to win after an incredible comeback under Eckert.

Of course, Spygate developments ruined the Saints’ promotion hopes, and many expected the manager and several star players to leave as a result.

However, the club has already made early advances in the summer window, signing Peretz and Larin on a permanent basis after both making outstanding contributions while on loan from Bayern Munich and RCD Mallorca.

Solak’s statements on the club’s transfer plans this summer have given fans renewed hope for a promotion push next season.”Our goal for the window is not to make money, but to build a team of equal or better quality for next season,” he told BBC Radio Solent.I’m hoping that in the next days, we’ll have more evidence that we mean serious business early in the window, if not before.”

What might Saints fans expect in response to Solak’s comments?

Southampton’s chairman is definitely talking a good game moving into the summer by supporting his head coach and hinting to a successful transfer window, but what does it all mean?

Given that the Serbian stated that his goal is to have the same quality team next season, he will undoubtedly be looking to retain his key players moving into the summer.

Perhaps this indicates the club will want to lock down some of their important players, as Charles’ future is particularly precarious, with only a year left on his deal.

The 22-year-old recently stated that he is excited to return to Southampton this summer on international duty, and it is possible that he is set to sign a contract.

Of course, Solak is likely talking to incomings, and fans will be hopeful that their club is going to confirm additional arrivals before the window officially starts on June 15th.

There has been more chatter about prospective departures than arrivals, and Saints fans will be hoping for greater progress following their chairman’s positive statements.