Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl is counting on Adam Armstrong next season.
Reports had emerged linking the 25-year-old to interest from Championship side Middlesbrough, after a stop-start first season at St Mary's.
However, the Daily Echo says a Saints source has dismissed the claims.
Former Blackburn Rovers striker Armstrong netted just twice last campaign after his summer arrival.
Armstrong scored 28 goals in 40 Championship appearances the previous season with Rovers.
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