MORGAN Schneiderlin was among the Saints players who returned to Staplewood this morning for the start of pre-season training.

The midfielder, who has been linked with a summer move to Manchester United, was joined by new signings Juanmi and Maarten Stekelenburg.

 

 

Also reporting back to the club's training base was Jay Rodriguez, who signed a new four-year deal at Saints towards the end of last season.

The bulk of Ronald Koeman's first-team squad are due to return next Monday, with those who took part in international matches after the end of the campaign being given some additional time off.

The first-team players who are in attendance this week are scheduled to train with the under-21 squad.