James Ward-Prowse

The Villains reportedly made a £25million bid for the England international, but an insider reckons their interest was always in vain

Liverpool could relent on their gamble to not replace Wijnaldum by launching a January raid for an England midfielder.

The Saints boss was speaking ahead of their Premier League match against Manchester United on Sunday

The Saints have concluded a significant piece of business which will be yet another transfer blow to Dean Smith and Aston Villa

The string of Aston Villa transfer successes could soon end after a Prem rival stiffened their resolve over a midfield target.

Having been super-human for a couple of years, a Saints star might now have to watch his team-mates early in the season.

Southampton do not want to sell him but know he is their most marketable asset. Still, Villa will need to pay much more than their first bid

Dean Smith's club are preparing to go some way to replacing Jack Grealish in style, with Buendia costing £33million by himself

Dean Smith's men are hot in their pursuit of the highly-rated midfielder and one pundit feels he could make the difference next season

Aston Villa have been boosted in their pursuit of a Southampton ace after a report indicated he believes the switch would be an 'upgrade'

Aston Villa have set their sights on another midfield recruit, but Southampton have no intention of selling one of their stars

Villa are set to follow up their anticipated capture of Emi Buendia with a move for a midfielder held in the highest regard by Pep Guardiola

'Southampton will do well to keep him. He’s a Liverpool player if ever I saw one'

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl described one element of his side's game as the "best in the league" thanks chiefly to one specific man.

There were a number of missed chances, but the result was never in doubt and it was a particularly memorable day for two players

One man thinks he knows who Liverpool should sign to replace a key man this summer - and he would follow in the footsteps of many players

It was a vital win for Ralph Hasenhuttl's side after a dreadful run of results saw them plunge them down the table.

No doubt about it, the Saints star possesses huge quality - and Klich has fired a warning shot to his side

Dan N’Lundulu netted on his first start for Southampton in the 17th minute before James Ward-Prowse sealed the win late on.

Hoddles knows exactly who Tottenham should be looking to sign this month

Pep Guardiola described a Southampton favourite as the best he's seen in his life at one particular aspect of the game.

Goalscorer Jan Bednarek also spoke to the press, and admitted Southampton gave Man Utd encouragement in their hopes of rescuing a result.

Bruno Fernandes and Edinson Cavani were instrumental as Man Utd fought back from a two-goal deficit to earn a dramatic 3-2 win over Saints.

Southampton climbed above Aston Villa in the Premier League table after going four goals up against them before settling for a 4-3 win.

The 25-year-old midfielder has committed his future to Saints until the summer of 2025.

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl is optimistic James Ward-Prowse will overcome a nasty leg injury to face Burnley.

James Ward-Prowse has been called up to the England squad after a trio of withdrawals hit Gareth Southgate's plans.

Ralph Hasenhuttl has sat down one of his Southampton midfielders and asked him to be more aggressive.

Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse has called for togetherness after some fans booed during the team's 1-0 win over Middlesbrough.

James Ward-Prowse is confident he can join Tottenham pair Eric Dier and Dele Alli in the England squad if he impresses for Southampton.