By Simon Jones Southampton have made a statement of intent that they will not lose all of their best players by offering Jay Rodriguez a new five-year contract. The club have already lost three of their best players – Luke Shaw to Manchester United and Adam Lallana and Rickie Lambert to Liverpool – but are determined to keep hold of there other stars. Rodriguez still has two years to run on his current deal after signing a four-year contract when he joined the club in in June 2012. Wanted man: Southampton have offered Jay Rodriguez a new five-year deal despite Liverpool's interest
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Liverpool are keen on Southampton forward Jay Rodriguez
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The former Burnley star will be out of action until at least October
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Luke Shaw, Rickie Lambert and Adam Lallana already left St Mary's
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He is expected back in October and it is understood he is interested in returning to action for @placeholder before considering his options in the January transfer window.