Arsenal and Tottenham on red alert as Premier League ace stalls on new contract

VICTOR WANYAMA has told Southampton he wants to wait until the end of the season to discuss a new contract at the club.

Posted Thursday, February 04, 2016 by Dailystar.co.uk

Arsenal and Tottenham on red alert as Premier League ace stalls on new contract
STALLING: Victor Wanyama has said he won't sign any new contract until the summer

Last summer the Kenyan international handed in a transfer request amid interest from Tottenham and Arsenal are also keen on the midfield general.

Despite a five-year deal being on the table at St Mary's, Wanyama is stalling over putting pen to paper, report the Daily Mirror.

The Saints are concerned that if he does wait to sign they will be forced to sell at a reduced price due to the player being in the last year of his contract.

Arsenal and Tottenham on red alert as Premier League ace stalls on new contract
PROBLEM: Ronald Koeman faces a similar problem with Sadio Mane as he does with Wanyama

Sadio Mane is in a similar position with Manchester United interested and Nathaniel Clyne was sold to Liverpool on the cheap because of that exact problem.

Wanyama has been one of the standout performers for Southampton this season making 26 appearances in all competitions.

Arsenal and Tottenham on red alert as Premier League ace stalls on new contract
CLEAN SHEET: Wanyama and Fraser Forster helped Southampton to a 0-0 draw at Arsenal on Tuesday