Southampton set to price Premier League new-boys Burnley out for striker Nathan Tella with shock valuation
RELEGATED Southampton are demanding £15million for Nathan Tella.
The attacker, 23, helped Burnley win the Championship while on loan there last season.
But the Clarets are unlikely to pay that much to sign him.
The former Arsenal trainee enjoyed a breakout campaign for Vincent Kompany’s side.
He was their leading scorer with 17 goals, as Burnley secured top-flight football.
However, while he was shining on loan, his parent club endured a miserable campaign.
The Saints finished rock bottom and were demoted from the top division for the fist time since the 2004-05 season.
They also parted company with three managers this term, including Ralph Hasenhüttl, Nathan Jones and most recently Ruben Selles.
As for Tella, Southampton are in a strong position with the player.
The Lambeth-born winger signed a long-term contract at St Mary’s in 2020.
His deal on the South Coast doesn’t expire until 2025.
Tella, himself, has also remained coy on his future.
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He told BBC Radio Lancashire: “I haven’t really thought about it, I know I’m contracted to Southampton so I’m looking forward to going back there and doing pre-season.”
Tella is expected to be part of the Southampton squad that reports to Staplewood for preseason training.