Ronald Koeman insists there will not be many changes to the Saints squad this summer.

The last two off-seasons have both seen some big name departures from St Mary’s, with Koeman launching rebuilding jobs to great effect.

There are inevitably rumours already circulating, with Victor Wanyama appearing the most likely to depart as he moves into the final year of his contract.

However, with the likes of Virgil van Dijk and Fraser Forster signing new long-term deals this week, they look certain to stay.

Koeman is anticipating things will be quieter, but admitted that big clubs could still change that.

He said: “We will not have many changes but we know the situation. We know we are Southampton, and of course we try to keep everybody in but still for a Southampton football player if a big team in the Champions League comes it is always interesting for the player.

“That is normal and I can understand that.”

He added: “I can mention to the club that nobody can leave but also I don’t make the last call in this club, that is by the board. Finally it is the board’s decision about the players.”

Koeman is set to sit down and discuss his future, along with the long-term plans for the club, with executive director Les Reed once Saints have played their final game of the season at home to Crystal Palace.

He is hoping his squad will be stronger still next season.

“I don’t know, it depends whether we can keep everyone for next season,” he reflected.

“Then yes, I still believe in developing the team and the individual players and the players learn from his first Premier League season like Virgil and Clasie, Cedric Soares, because that makes the team even stronger.

“Maybe we can sign a very good player and every season we like to have a better team.”

Koeman is hoping to add to his squad, but wouldn’t reveal in what positions.

“That’s not good,” he said. “First we need to play Sunday and then after it’s maybe a better time to talk about.

“If you talk about different positions that means that I’m not happy with the players that can play out of that position and that’s not the respect I like to give to my players.”

When asked how many players he was targeting, Koeman replied: “It’s always difficult and depends on a lot of circumstances what happens in the summer.”