Southampton's owners Sport Republic admit they are ready to sell James Ward-Prowse for the right price.
The club captain wants to leave in the summer after the Saints' relegation to the Championship.
The 28-year-old is on the periphery of England selection and wants to play Premier League football.
In an interview with The Times, Rasmus Ankersen, CEO of Sport Republic stated: Of course, we would love to keep him.
He is Mr Southampton, he's done amazing things. He will be in demand. If there is something that comes up that satisfies the club financially and satisfies James then out of respect we will have to have that conversation."
Sport Republic chairman, Dragan Solak, added: It would be selfish to say, we have a contract, and not fair to him.
If he can play Champions League football next season, then that would be great for him. We have to see who will approach us."