VICTOR Wanyama says he will “fully concentrate” on Saints and give his best for the club, after they denied his request to leave before the transfer window closed.

The midfielder wanted to join Tottenham ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, informing manager Ronald Koeman last week of his desire to be sold.

However, Saints refused to grant Wanyama his wish and instead kept hold of him.

Executive director of football Les Reed has since revealed that the club are hoping to negotiate a new five-year contract with the 24-year-old.

Wanyama has today been quoted by media in Kenya, where he is currently on international duty, about his future.

“I will fully concentrate on Southampton since I have a contract with them running,” he said.

“It didn’t affect me in any way. I’m still a Southampton player and I will give my best when I go back and hopefully we will win more games.

“It has been difficult for the team when I was away but things will be alright. These things happen but I’m good to go.”

The Kenya captain added: “It was important to get the win against Norwich. We needed it because we started badly and we are on our way up and hopefully we will keep our momentum going.

“Our aim is to get better than last season so hopefully we will work hard.”