Surman recently committed his future at Southampton until 2011

Southampton head coach Mark Wotte has said he has rejected several offers for some of his players.

Midfielder Andrew Surman, striker Adam Lallana and goalkeeper Kelvin Davis have all been linked with moves away from the St Mary's Stadium.

Wotte told BBC Radio Solent: "We had a couple of bids but for ridiculously low money. We're not that desperate, to sell for peanuts."

Wotte has declined to reveal details of the bids or players involved.

"Maybe for ridiculous money you have to sell someone but not because other clubs think you have financial problems," Wotte added.

"It's not important which clubs were involved, or which players, but we won't be selling any of our best players for that kind of money."

Wotte also confirmed midfielder Rudi Skacel has turned down a six-month loan move to a German club.

"Rudi wanted a longer deal from the club he was talking to," he said.

"I've said to him he's welcome to stay and become a squad member again but only if he puts all of this transfer talk out of his head."

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