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‘Definitely’ – Manning’s Saints stance clear as he targets new deal and promotion

DEFENDER Ryan Manning has made his Saints stance clear as he targets a new contract and promotion back to the Premier League. The 30 year old's current deal at St Mary's expires next summer, having spent over three years on…

By Alfie House · Daily Echo

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 2:38 PM

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Ryan Manning has made clear he wants to sign a contract extension at Southampton and earn Premier League promotion.
Southampton has opened talks with both Ryan Manning and Cam Bragg over contract extensions before their deals expire next summer.
Manning originally joined Southampton on a free transfer from Swansea City in 2023 under former manager Russell Martin.

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Southampton defender Ryan Manning has confirmed his desire to sign a contract extension and secure promotion back to the Premier League. The 30-year-old full-back is currently out of contract next summer, and the club has reportedly opened talks with him and teammate Cam Bragg over new deals at St Mary's.

Manning joined Saints on a free transfer from Swansea City in 2023 and has made 134 appearances for the south coast side. Under manager Tonda Eckert, Southampton sits three points off the automatic promotion spots after 14 matches, having overcome a four-point deduction to start the Championship season.

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‘Definitely’ – Manning’s Saints stance clear as he targets new deal and promotion

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