Daniel Peretz has been nothing short of a revelation for Southampton since arriving on loan from Bayern Munich in January. The 25-year-old goalkeeper has been instrumental in the Saints' remarkable run to the Championship play-off final, making 26 appearances across all competitions and providing the stability between the sticks that every promotion-chasing side craves.

Now, according to Sky Germany, Southampton are set to trigger the reported €7 million purchase option in Peretz's loan deal—and here's the kicker: they plan to do so regardless of whether they secure promotion to the Premier League. That's a serious vote of confidence in a player who has quickly become a fan favorite at St. Mary's.

It's worth noting that this isn't an automatic obligation to buy if Southampton go up. The option remains just that—an option—but talks are already underway, and all signs point to a permanent move materializing. For a club that has been through the wringer this season, locking down a reliable No. 1 would be a massive boost heading into whatever division they find themselves in next term.

This would mark the end of Peretz's brief stint at Bayern, where he arrived from Maccabi Tel Aviv for €5 million in August 2023. Despite making just seven appearances for the German giants, Bayern stand to turn a tidy profit on the Israeli international—a smart bit of business for the record champions. For Southampton, they're getting a shot-stopper who has already proven he can handle the pressure of a high-stakes promotion battle. Whether it's the Premier League or another Championship campaign, Peretz looks set to be their man between the posts for the foreseeable future.