Southampton's short and medium terms have been dealt a potential hammer blow as star striker Danny Ings refrains from committing his long-term future at the club for now as he seeks Champions League football.
According to the Telegraph, Ings has been offered a new four-year contract at St. Mary's that will make him the best paid player in their history - surpassing captain James Ward-Prowse and goalkeeper Fraser Forster.
However, the 28-year-old is holding off on putting pen-to-paper on the agreed terms as he wants to return to the highest level again.