Saints defender eyed up by Reds

Last updated : 15 January 2007 By Rich Middleton
The youngster has impressed at the Championship side, but Saints' boss Craig Burley has said he doesn't want to let the talented defender leave the club and is negotiating a new contract to keep the player on the South coast.

Burley said, "There is no change in the situation. I spoke to his parents last week and they are very happy. Gareth will certainly be here until the end of the season and hopefully a lot longer."

He added, "We are talking to him and hopefully we can extend his contract, but he is certainly going to be a Southampton player until the end of the season."