Tella had a standout season while on loan at Burnley last year, contributing to the Clarets’ Championship-winning campaign with 19 goals and five assists in 45 games.

Former club manager Ralph Hasenhuttl gave the 23-year-old permission to temporarily leave St. Mary’s in August, but since then, the Saints have been demoted from the Premier League, and Swansea City head coach Russell Martin is poised to take charge.

After the Clarets and Saints switched divisions, speculation surrounding Tella’s long-term plans and whether Vincent Kompany may try to get him to Turf Moor this summer has picked some steam.

Tella signed a new long-term contract with Southampton last January, keeping him at St Mary’s until summer 2025.

With the transfer window now open for business, we rounded up all the latest news on Tella’s future.

What recent information is there about Nathan Tella’s future?
Southampton appraisal was made public

The Saints will demand £15 million for Tella this summer, according to The Sun.

According to the source, Burnley may be discouraged from making a deal for Tella due to the hefty asking price, which may indicate Southampton wants to maintain hold of him.

In the upcoming months, the Saints are anticipated to earn substantial sums of money for important players like James Ward-Prowse and Romeo Lavia, which could ease the pressure on them to sell Tella.

Tella would be a tremendous help to Martin as he attempts to mount a promotion push next season because Martin is aware of his caliber at the Championship level.

Burnley stance emerges

The Clarets are said to be “unlikely” to be willing to meet the Saints’ valuation of Tella.

According to The Athletic, Burnley are keen to bring Tella back to Turf Moor this summer and talks have been held between the two clubs, but Southampton’s asking price is proving to be a stumbling block.

Kompany will be reluctant to spend too much of his budget on one player this summer as he looks to upgrade his squad for the Premier League and it remains to be seen whether the Clarets attempt to secure Tella’s return.

What has Nathan Tella said about his Southampton future?

Tella was giving little away when asked about his future last month, but he did reveal that he was looking to returning to St Mary’s for pre-season.

“I haven’t really thought about it, I know I’m contracted to Southampton so I’m looking forward to going back there and doing pre-season,” Tella told BBC Radio Lancashire last month, quoted by the Southern Daily Echo.

“I’m looking forward to seeing my family and friends and going on holiday with them, that’s it. It’s a very good question but one I don’t have the answer to right now.”