Southampton are ready to offload Ireland star Long

SOUTHAMPTON will listen to offers for Ireland striker Shane Long as new owner Jisheng Gao flexes his muscles at the club. The 30-year-old only signed a new four-year contract at St Mary’s last year but the Saints are set to try and recoup some of the £12million they paid Hull City for his services in 2014. Fellow strikers Manolo Gabbiadini and Charlie Austin are also available for the right offer.