Cape Town - Southampton executive director Les Reed is optimistic that reported Manchester United target Nathaniel Clyne will sign on at St Mary's.
The 24-year-old right-back has just over 12 months left on his current deal with the Saints and there have been suggestions that United will make a move for him in the off-season.
Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal is expected to overhaul his backline during the upcoming transfer window and has made signing a recognised right-back a priority, with winger Antonio Valencia filling that position this season.