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Ronald Koeman discusses £8m striker move to Liverpool
SOUTHAMPTON boss Ronald Koeman has strongly dismissed reports Shane Long could leave the club in the summer.
Shane Long has been in good form for Southampton recently
The Republic of Ireland striker was linked with an £8m move to Anfield over the weekend.
Adam Lallana, Dejan Lovren, Nathaniel Clyne and Rickie Lambert have all left the St Mary's to join Liverpool since 2014.
But Koeman insists Long won't be joining any club in January.
"It is the same answer," Koeman said.
Southampton Club Fact File
"We have brought one player in (Charlie Austin from QPR) and no player will go out.
"You know my answer. Nobody will go out. Maybe I have to repeat it 80 times more, but if you like it, I will do it."
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