Ralph Hasenhuttl is 'positive' Southampton can keep hold of star man Danny Ings following the striker's clinical match-winning display against Crystal Palace.
Saints top scorer Ings celebrated his return from a two-game injury absence by scoring twice - including his 100th goal in club football - as Saints came from behind to beat the Eagles 3-1.
The England international, who had been sidelined with a hamstring problem, has a year remaining on his existing contract and has been repeatedly linked with a move away from St Mary's.
Manager Hasenhuttl admits Southampton are 'a different side' when Ings plays and remains confident a new deal will be agreed.