Southampton boss Ronald Koeman is eager to sort out the futures of their loan players.
Ryan Bertrand and Toby Alderweireld have been tremendous since joining on season-long loan deals from Chelsea and Atletico Madrid, respectively, and Saints have the option to make both moves permanent.
"We would like to know fast what the player likes, if there is any possibility to buy that player, and that's in the case of Ryan and Toby," manager Koeman said.
"Of course, we don't put exactly a deadline on it but we would like to know it soon what the plans are of the players.
"If it is yes and we can do the deal, then fantastic.
"If not, okay, then we need other players or we have to think about, that we have players in the Under-21s who can play in those positions.
"I think that it is important that the club is growing, the team is doing very well and the players are very happy.
"They have got the possibility to play in the case of Ryan and Toby. I think we have good possibilities to sign them players."
