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Southampton have stepped up their attempts to keep wanted man Nathaniel Clyne.

Saints have offered their in-demand right-back a new long-term deal worth in the region of £45,000 a week.

England defender Clyne’s current contract is due to expire next summer.

And Southampton have offered Clyne improved terms in a bid to persuade the 23 year-old to snub Manchester United and Chelsea and stay at St Mary’s.

Last time out: Southampton beat Crystal Palace

United and Chelsea are ready to go head-to-head for him in the summer if he decides to move on.

The south coast side have also offered Morgan Schneiderlin, 25, a £60,000 a week double-your-money new contract as they attempt to avoid a repeat of last summer when they lost a number of their key players.

French midfielder Schneiderlin, whose existing deal is up in 2017, is a target for north London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham.