Southampton are planning to offer a new contract to forward Shane Long, according to the Daily Mirror.

The latest development will come as a disappointment to Liverpool and Tottenham, who have been linked with a move for the Republic of Ireland international.

The 29-year-old scored ten goals for the Saints last season and has attracted interest from some major clubs in the Premier League.

Long still has two years left on his contract with Southampton, but manager Ronald Koeman is eager to tie him down to a new deal to ward off the curiosity from top flight rivals.