RELEGATED Southampton are demanding £15million for Nathan Tella.
The attacker, 23, helped Burnley win the Championship while on loan there last season.
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But the Clarets are unlikely to pay that much to sign him.
The former Arsenal trainee enjoyed a breakout campaign for Vincent Kompany’s side.
He was their leading scorer with 17 goals, as Burnley secured top-flight football.
However, while he was shining on loan, his parent club endured a miserable campaign.
The Saints finished rock bottom and were demoted from the top division for the first time since the 2004-05 season.
They also parted company with three managers this term: Ralph Hasenhüttl, Nathan Jones and most recently Ruben Selles.
As for Tella, Southampton are in a strong position with the player.
The Lambeth-born winger signed a long-term contract at St Mary’s in 2020.
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His deal on the South Coast doesn’t expire until 2025.
Tella, himself, has also remained coy on his future.
He told BBC Radio Lancashire: “I haven’t really thought about it, I know I’m contracted to Southampton so I’m looking forward to going back there and doing pre-season.”
Tella is expected to be part of the Southampton squad that reports to Staplewood for pre-season training.
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