Southampton manager Ronald Koeman wants defender Nathaniel Clyne to signal whether he is prepared to sign a new contract before the end of the season, amid mounting speculation linking the 24-year-old with a move away from St. Mary's.
Clyne, whose contract with the Saints comes to an end in the summer of 2016, has been linked with both Chelsea and Manchester United of late.
Koeman wants to keep the defender at St. Mary's, but is not prepared to allow uncertainty to develop and drag on. Hence the Dutchman wants Clyne's future resolving before the final ball is kicked this season.
Koeman told BBC Radio Solent: "We are talking to Clyne and his agent.
"We can't wait until the end of the season."
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Southampton swooped to snap up Clyne in the summer of 2012 from London outfit Crystal Palace and he has impressed during his spell on the south coast.
His progress saw him handed a senior international debut last year in November by England manager Roy Hodgson.
In total Clyne now has four senior England caps to his name.
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