Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl has confirmed the club have received offers for Manolo Gabbiadini with the striker set to leave in the January transfer window.
Real Betis and Sampdoria have both been linked with a move for Gabbiadini, who seems surplus to requirements under the new coach.
Hasenhuttl confirmed Saints offers have come in, believed to be from Real Betis and Sampdoria, and says it's no just a matter of where and when rather than if Gabbiadini leaves.
"Sure (they have had bids), we have to decide and he has to decide where he wants to go," said Hasenhuttl after Saints drew 2-2 in their FA Cup tie at Derby.
"There are a few teams interested in Manolo, we will have a look and if there's a result, we'll tell you."
Hasenhuttl challenges Redmond to step up
Saints blew a 2-0 lead at Derby and the coach has challenged Nathan Redmond to prove he can be the club's match-winner after he bagged both goals on Saturday.
The winger had failed to score in 18 games this season before Hasenhuttl's arrival but has now netted four times in seven outings under the new boss.
Danny Ings is out for two weeks with a hamstring injury and Hasenhuttl is looking for Redmond to fill the gap.
"It's important he shows he's the guy who can decide the games for us." said the manager.
"I am happy with him, he works very hard at the moment, that's why he earns more goals and more assists. He is coming back into good shape now and he's an important player for us.
"The only thing missing in the last month was the final action. He has showed now he has quality in this part."
Redmond's goals were cancelled out by quickfire goals from Jack Marriott and Tom Lawrence as the Rams forced a replay at St Mary's next week.
Hasenhuttl accused his side of complacency but vowed they would not make the same mistakes again.
"We changed a few guys. After our tough game against Chelsea we needed fresh players and we showed we 100 per cent want to get into the next round," he said.
"That's important for us. We didn't (do it) on Saturday but I guarantee you we will try again."
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