Wanyama should stay put at Southampton

It is that high season in European football again when clubs buy to strengthen their squads and sell the unwanted and want-aways.

Already, high profile deals have been concluded for the likes of Angel di Maria (Manchester United-Paris Saint Germain); Robin Van Persie (Manchester United- Fernebahche); Bastian Schweinsteiger (Bayern Munich-Manchester United); and Raheem Sterling (Liverpool-Manchester City).

There are still some unresolved sagas like the one involving Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea, whose linkage to Real Madrid has preoccupied journalists and fans throughout the transfer window. There are also some rumoured high profile signings like the one linking Manchester United with Barcelona's Pedro Rodriguez.

Our very own Victor Wanyama of Southampton has not been spared from the rumour mills and reports suggesting the player would like to play Champions League football have been doing the rounds.

Like in the previous two seasons, big clubs such as Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspurs and Fiorentina have been suggested as possible destinations for the Kenyan national team captain.

The best move for Wanyama, however, would be to stay put at Southampton, where he had a wonderful first season and enjoyed huge play time that he would certainly end up coveting were he to make a move to, say, Arsenal-where bench time would be beckoning.

With Morgan Sneiderlin having moved to Manchester United and Nathaniel Clyne to Liverpool, Wanyama's defensive midfield role at Southampton will be even more important at the club this season. Having settled so well at the Saints after moving from Celtic, the midfielder will be counted upon by both his coach  and fellow players to instil a calming influence in front of the team's back line.