SAINTS midfielder Stuart Armstrong is reportedly weighing up his options with several clubs interested in signing him.
Italian Serie A side Fiorentina and Fulham are named as having made offers to the 32 year old, who is out of contract this summer.
Saints boss Russell Martin wants to keep Armstrong at St Mary's but admitted it will come down to what approaches the Scot gets.
Armstrong missed Southampton's play-off success after picking up an injury at Cardiff City more than a month ago.
It threatened to keep the former Celtic man out of this summer's European Championships but he is expected to be fit.
Scotland boss Steve Clarke has named Armstrong in his squad for the trip to Germany, meaning he could delay a decision on his future.
The Scottish publication Daily Record reports that Armstrong has several suitors for a free transfer this summer.
They detail back-to-back UEFA Conference League finalists Fiorentina and Fulham as among several clubs interested.
The report adds that Saints believe they can keep Armstrong at St Mary's but know they will have to fight off interest.
Armstrong, who has 44 caps for his country, has made 214 appearances at Saints since arriving from Celtic in 2018.
Saints were promoted back to the Premier League at the first time of asking after a 1-0 win over Leeds United at Wembley last week.
Scotland teammate Che Adams and experienced goalkeeper Alex McCarthy are also on Saints deals that expire this summer.
Speaking after the match, Martin said: "I know that there will be offers for all of them and probably offers that will pay them more.
"Hopefully, the feeling they have and all that stuff will outweigh financial gain but maybe there'll be other things about it too.
"Whether that is location, club, how they feel about it - but we'll do our very best to try and keep all three."
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