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Southampton have launched a fresh bid to keep Nathaniel Clyne out of Manchester United’s reach.

The club’s executive director Les Reed hopes to convince the England right back that his future remains at St Mary’s, despite Louis van Gaal’s plans to lure him to Old Trafford this summer.

Southampton have been encouraged by Clyne’s willingness to enter negotiations, as well as his comments last week, claiming he was happy on the south coast.

Jay Rodriguez’ decision to sign a new contract until 2019 has also provided hope that Clyne will follow suit.

The England striker had been targeted by Manchester City and Tottenham.

Southampton manager Ronald Koeman believes Rodriguez' deal is a sign that he can keep his squad together and build on what has been a successful first season in charge for the Dutchman.

He said: “It’s a good start to the summer business for us because it shows that everyone here is convinced by what we want to achieve.”

Clyne’s contract runs until 2016.

He has so far failed to commit his long-term future to the club - but the fresh talks are evidence he could still be convinced to stay.

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That would be a blow to Van Gaal, who has identified the 24-year-old as the answer to United’s problem right back position.

Winger Antonio Valencia has been deployed as a makeshift full back this season, but it is one of areas United’s manager plans to address in the summer.

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