BBC · Jul 5, 2021
Danny Ings: Southampton striker rejects new contract
Danny Ings has been linked with a move away from St Mary'sSouthampton striker Danny Ings has rejected a new contract at the Premier League club.
Ings has a year left on his present deal and Saints were hoping to agree a four-year extension that would have made him their best paid player.
However, the 28-year-old wants to test himself at a higher level.
BBC Sport understands the former Liverpool and Burnley player accepts he might need to wait until his contract expires.
Ings felt he was not able to do himself justice during his spell at Liverpool because of two major knee injuries.