It is looking increasingly unlikely that Che Adams will sign a new contract at Southampton and, with his current deal set to expire in the summer, the Saints will have to strongly consider any January transfer offer to avoid losing him for free.
Southampton are currently fourth in the table and on a run of 11 games unbeaten, but with less than a month until the January transfer window opens the club will be making plans to improve their squad for the second half of the season.
Southampton are at home again on Saturday, as they look to make it seven points in a week against Cardiff City.
Southampton’s record signing went off injured in the 35th minute in Wednesday’s 1-0 win over Bristol City, with Russell Martin fearing the 21-year-old could be set for a lengthy absence.