Claude Puel is determined to fight for his job at Southampton.
The Frenchman's future at Saints remains in doubt after a board meeting last week.
Puel has been linked with St Etienne, where he is wanted as a replacement for the departing Christophe Galtier.
However, France Bleu says Puel has made it clear he's not interested in joining ASSE.
The former Nice coach's priority remains staying at St Mary's next term.