Mauricio Pellegrino has warned Southampton fans to be patient as they continue their pursuit of Theo Walcott.
Saints are keen to bring England winger Walcott back to the south coast, 12 years after he left to join Arsenal.
However, Gunners manager Arsene Wenger has insisted he wants Walcott to stay while Everton are also interested in the 28-year-old.
Saints boss Pellegrino said: 'I cannot talk about players who are not here.