DEFENDER Kyle Walker-Peters will reportedly opt to stay at Saints this month despite the club's willingness to sell him.

Walker-Peters has entered the final six months of his contract and will be able to join a new club on a free transfer should he not pen a new deal before the end of this season.

There has been no indication that the 27 year old will sign new terms at Southampton having been at the club since 2020.

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Southampton are reportedly willing to sell the player for £8-9million this month despite his importance in the side.

Saints lost key players Che Adams and Stuart Armstrong to free transfers in the summer and would prefer to cash in on a player likely to depart for nothing.

Manager Ivan Juric has insisted he would like Walker-Peters - and any other player he deems "good" - to remain at the club this month.

Turkish side Galatasaray have been heavily linked with the two-time England international this month with bids being rejected by Saints.