Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has confirmed Senegal midfielder Sadio Mane has obtained a work permit and will join up with his team-mates on Friday. Koeman said: "Yesterday I got the message everything is done. The work permission is okay.
"He is flying back today and he will arrive tomorrow. It's too close for Saturday."
Koeman will assess 22-year-old Mane's physical state before determining if the winger can feature against Arsenal in the Capital One Cup next Tuesday night.
"The last 10 days I don't know what he did," Koeman added.
"It will be a good chance for him to be part of the squad for next Tuesday, for the League Cup game against Arsenal."
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