The lure of UEFA Champions League football appears too great to resist, with Morgan Schneiderlin admitting he wants to leave Southampton for a club in Europe's premier competition.
Schneiderlin was linked with a move to Arsenal at the start of the 2014-15 season but remained at St Mary's, despite the departures of Mauricio Pochettino, Adam Lallana, Luke Shaw, Dejan Lovren and Calum Chambers, as Southampton finished seventh in the Premier League.
"Yes, I think my decision is made," he was quoted as telling French radio station RMC.
"I learned a lot last season. The goal is to stay in England. It is a championship that I like and where I have a lot of fun. If I leave Southampton, it is for a club that plays better than the Europa League.
"There are ongoing discussions but nothing is done. But of course the Champions League is my goal. If I leave Southampton it will be for a club in the Champions League.
"I have a two-year contract. If a club pays the right amount for me, it will be time to leave.
"The amount? I have no idea but I will not leave for a small price. Southampton is known to be a good seller club, the price should be high enough."
