The Daily Telegraph claim Saints are one of a number of clubs that might boycott any future dealings after becoming exasperated by Spurs' antics in the transfer market. The north London club tried to lure Victor Wanyama from St Mary's late in the transfer window and the midfielder handed in a transfer request on the south coast.

Saints stood firm after receiving a bid that fell well short of their valuation and now won't do business with a team they consider to be direct rivals at any price. Mauricio Pochettino's side launched a similar pursuit of Morgan Schneiderlin last summer, with a bid of £10million.

GETTY Victor Wanyama was the subject of a bid from Tottenham late in the summer transfer window

It is reported that Spurs were actually prepared to pay closer to £20m for either player but by starting the bidding so low they appear to have angered the club. Schneiderlin eventually left the Saints for Manchester United in a bumper deal worth £25m this summer. Spurs have also annoyed West Brom by their attempts to sign striker Saido Berahino.

GETTY Morgan Schneiderlin was a target for Tottenham but he joined Manchester United this summer