Southampton starlet Adam Lallana offered bumper new deal to keep Premier League clubs at bay

04 January 2011 00:38
Southampton have offered midfielder Adam Lallana a bumper new three-year deal to fend off interest from Newcastle and Wolves.[LNB]Lallana, 22, is out of contract at the end of the season and free to open negotiations with Premier League clubs.[LNB] Sinner or saint? Adam Lallana is wanted by a host of clubs from higher divisions, including the Premier League[LNB]Saints boss Nigel Adkins is desperate to keep hold of the former England under-21 international.[LNB]Adkins said: 'We've been working behind the scenes and that's what it will remain - behind the scenes and private and confidential. [LNB]'He's out there playing for Southampton, he's got a smile on his face, he's working hard, his contribution is there for all to see.'[LNB]The player scored for the Saints in a 3-1 win over Dagenham and Redbridge on Monday.[LNB] Jamie Redknapp: Spurs have attacking flair, built on strong foundationsAll the buzz of the Football League: It's the managerial killing fields once againAll the latest Newcastle news, features and opinionAll the latest Wolves news, features and opinion[LNB]  Explore more:People: Adam Lallana, Nigel Adkins Places: Newcastle, United Kingdom

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