Southampton want Jay Rodriguez to sign a new five-year deal as Manchester City, Tottenham and Liverpool prepare to swoop 

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Southampton are hopeful Jay Rodriguez will commit to a new five year contract this summer but the 25-year-old striker will consider his options amid interest from Tottenham, Manchester City and Liverpool. 

Rodriguez returned to training last week after a year out with knee ligament damage.

The England international is yet to make an appearance for the south coast side under Ronald Koeman, who took over at St Mary's last summer.

Jay Rodriguez has returned to training after missing almost a year at Southampton with a knee injury

Rodriguez has not played for Southampton but the club are eager for him to sign a new contract

Ronald Koeman has not had Rodriguez at his disposal since joining the club but wants him to sign a new deal

But the Dutchman rates Rodriguez and wants him at the club next season.

Southampton are seventh in the Premier League, with three games remaining to secure a place in Europe for the next campaign.

They face Leicester at the King Power Stadium on Saturday.