Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has told midfielder Victor Wanyama to remain focused, despite talk of interest from Arsenal.
The Kenyan midfielder was forced to reject a report on Thursday in which he was quoted as saying that Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was trying to sign him.
Koeman has also responded and hit out at a number of clubs, who have been constant in their interest of players like Nathaniel Clyne and Morgan Schneiderlin.
“We had a meeting with all the players because what we need is now to have the focus on the last five games we play, a European position [is] on the table,” said Koeman said in a press conference.
“We have a massive game this Saturday and no interest in rumours, in talking in press about future, about contracts, to have the focus on the football side.
“I’ve spoken to Victor. He says it’s not true what they put in the press and I believe the player but it’s a good signal for everybody that we have to be focused to the football side and not about the future, about contracts.
“If you’re doing well like we do then there is always interest in players, but still all the players have contracts for next season and, until now, there is no serious bid for the players.
“We will see what happens. We don’t have the pressure to sell players.”