Southampton fans react on Twitter to Alex McCarthy reports

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A number of Southampton fans have taken to Twitter to comment on reports from The Athletic this week concerning Alex McCarthy’s future.

McCarthy has been Ralph Hasenhuttl’s first-choice stopper throughout this season. The 31-year-old has played in all but one of their Premier League games.

The Athletic reports that his contract on the south coast expires at the end of next season. But the Saints have apparently opened initial talks with McCarthy over fresh terms.

It is suggested that reaching an agreement is expected to be a smooth process. According to Spotrac, McCarthy currently earns £50,000-a-week at St Mary’s.

The news that McCarthy is in talks over a new deal has been met by a mixed reaction on social media.

Some believe that keeping the one-time England international is a smart move. He has proved to be the best, and most reliable, of Southampton’s current goalkeeper options over the last few years.

However, others have suggested that, while they would be happy for McCarthy to stay, they want a new number one brought in in the summer.

And some have been even more critical and questioned the decision to offer the goalkeeper a new deal.

With that in mind, here is how some of the fans have reacted to the reports…