Southampton supervisor Russell Martin has admitted he can’t say that Rangers goal Mason Holgate is for certain to stick with Saints in January.
Holgate joined Southampton on mortgage from Everton in the summertime, but the Toffees are concerned about his lack of game time and could recall him.
Several sides are claimed to be eager on Holgate if that does occur and Scottish giants Rangers are amongst them.
Saints boss Martin insists that the performances of others have restricted Holgate’s sport time and is obvious he can’t assure the defender will keep, regardless that he would love him to.
He admits he’s anticipating there to be talks across the defender’s scenario sooner or later.
“He is out of the team because the other guys have played well and that is frustrating for him”, Martin told the Daily Echo.
“I can’t sit right here and say he’s positively staying.
“Would we would like him to remain? Yes. He is a superb teammate, he’s received an amazing power across the place and he’s been good on the pitch the previous couple of occasions.
“However, I additionally perceive that he most likely desires to play extra minutes and for Everton, it’s most likely irritating as properly.
“I am sure there will be conversations between Jason [Wilcox], Everton, and maybe Mason’s agent at some point.”
Rangers boss Philippe Clement is tipped so as to add to his squad within the January switch window and with the title race now firmly again on within the Scottish Premiership, a transfer to Ibrox may attraction to Holgate.