Southampton will push their finances to the limit to keep Morgan Schneiderlin this summer . Arsenal are confident of landing the France midfielder but the Saints are desperate to keep him and will offer him a bumper contract . Schneiderlin ’ s £30,000-a-week deal still has two-and-a-half years to run but Southampton are prepared to double his money , making him the club ’ s top earner . Southampton are determined to do all they can to keep midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin at St Mary 's . Despite having his differences with the Saints last summer the France international has impressed this term . However , Arsenal are increasing their interest in the Frenchman and are prepared to make an offer . His stock has risen this season after a string of excellent displays for Ronald Koeman ’ s side . Schneiderlin , 25 , was furious last summer after the club refused to sanction a move to Tottenham during the final weeks of the transfer window . But his subsequent attitude impressed the club , who want to reward him for his work this season . However , with the Gunners in the background , Schneiderlin is by no means guaranteed to sign a new deal . In that case the Saints will slap a high price on him in an attempt to put off potential suitors . Upwards of £25million has been discussed by the Saints hierarchy if they are forced to part with the Frenchman at the end of the season . The Gunners will have to fork out a reported £25million for the Saints star at the end of the season .
Southampton are prepared to offer Morgan Schneiderlin a bumper deal . Saints are ready to offer the midfielder double his £the final weeks wages . Arsenal are poised to make a £25million move for the French international .