Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl feels 'positive' about Danny Ings staying at the club.

The 28-year-old will be out of contract in the summer of 2022.

"He knows that we want him to stay with us as long as he wants. For us, it's important that he stays with us," said Hasenhuttl after Ings scored two goals in the 3-1 win over Crystal Palace on Tuesday.

"I am also positive that it will happen, maybe not now but maybe we will find in the next few months a chance to make this happen.

"With Danny we are a different side because he makes the chances we need to score and sometimes also goals when you don't think there is a chance.

"The first goal was fantastic from him. And this is why he is important for us."