A deadline-day offer involving the Argentine on loan was not entertained, with Saints determined not to sanction further big-name departures after Morgan Schneiderlin
Southampton have rejected a staggering late bid from Tottenham for Victor Wanyama worth more than £20 million plus Erik Lamela on loan.
The 24-year-old was absent from Sunday's 3-0 win over Norwich, with Ronald Koeman confirming the midfielder was not "mentally and physically good enough to play" after handing in a transfer request.
Southampton held a private meeting with Wanyama and his agent on Monday in an attempt to convince the player to remain at St Mary's, offering him a new deal with improved terms worth double the Kenyan's current salary.
It is understood that Morgan Schneiderlin's move to Manchester United earlier in the transfer window saw Southampton dig their heels in over further big-name exits despite Wanyama's unhappiness.
"Southampton are not interested in discussing Wanyama," a source told Goal. "They don't want to release the player and, despite Tottenham coming back with a second bid, they have refused to budge.
"As we speak, Wanyama is on his way to Kenya for Sunday's African Cup of Nations qualifier against Zambia. He is disappointed since the move to Spurs stalled but he will now remain a Southampton player."
Wanyama has just two years left to run on his contract at Southampton and has previously praised the impact that Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino has had on his career, with the Argentine having brought the Kenyan to the Premier League.
"I learnt a lot from him, he taught me more and that's why I have grown as a player and there is a big difference compared to when I was at Celtic," Wanyama told Capital FM Kenya in 2014.
"He played a big role in my career development.
"I wanted him to remain because he had the passion for the club and I think the owners should not have let him go because the team can do better next season. It's a big blow because he had good connection with the players."
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