Southampton are limping towards the finishing post and will want to get back on track against top-four hopefuls Everton.

Mauricio Pochettino's side appear destined to end the campaign inside the top-half of the table, but will be eager to ensure that their campaign does not fizzle out.

It promised so much early on, with a flying start sparking talk of a possible top-four push and a return to European competition.

Maintaining those standards has proved tricky, but an eighth-place finish would represent a positive step in the right direction.

No win in three, and only one goal scored during that run, suggests there is work to be done if that target is to be hit, but Southampton certainly have the talent at their disposal to end on a high.

Everton, though, will make the long journey to the south coast on Saturday lunchtime determined to keep their opponents waiting on a return to winning ways.

With Arsenal not in action until Monday, a trip to St Mary's Stadium offers Roberto Martinez's men an opportunity to clamber back into the UEFA Champions League places.

They sit one point adrift of Arsenal at present, with eight wins in nine keeping them very much in the race for a seat at European football's top table.

The most recent of those successes came against Manchester United last weekend, with a 2-0 victory at Goodison Park raising morale within the camp and costing David Moyes his job.

Toni Kroos has refused to rule out a move away from reigning European Champions Bayern Munich, according to reports in the Daily Mail.

Toni Kroos has been a target for Manchester United ever since David Moyes took over, but Moyes was sacked on Tuesday morning. Kroos is reportedly growing disillusioned with life at the Allianz Arena.

Kroos, a German international, has been a key player for Bayern Munich over the last few seasons. A vital mainstay in the middle of the park, dictating everything Bayern Munich do through the heart of the pitch. However, he seems set for the exit door with problems regarding the renewal of his contract.

His performances in the Champions League this season have done nothing to push away speculation, with even more clubs now keeping tabs on his situation.

Despite being urged to stay at the club by former manager Jupp Heynckes this week, Kroos is still unsure as to where he will by plying his trade next season.

In an interview today, Kroos was full of praise for Heynckes, saying that ‘he is the most important coach I have ever worked with. His is one of a few opinions who I value very highly. It was great to hear what he thinks’, referring to praise Heynckes had publicly given him this week. Despite his ex-manager urging him to stay, Kroos seems to have not taken notice of it.

The midfielder refused to rule out a move, insisting that ‘it is my future, and my decision.’

Kroos’ current contract expires at the end of next season.

The ex-QPR and Leeds boss was the frontrunner for the vacancy after Billy Davies was sacked yesterday in the wake of the 5-0 defeat against Derby at the weekend.

However, Warnock had second thoughts about the position and talks broke down with the club's owner Fawaz Al-Hasawi.

And the 65-year-old believes he turned down the position because he wouldn't have been able to manage the club in the way he would have liked.

"The talks started well but, in my eyes, it deteriorated," Warnock told . "In the end, I didn't think I was the right one.

A quad strain has kept the Dutch defender out for the last three matches, but he could be back for Saturday's clash with Polokwane City at the Loftus Stadium, according to a report on the club's official website.

Goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene is also back in the frame after a scan for concussion cleared him of any serious injury.

Punch Masenamela, Tiyani Mabunda and Sibusiso Kumalo have also returned to training and will provide more options for coach Pitso Mosimane, who has been bemoaning the long injury list of late.

Tebogo Langerman and Elias Pelembe however remain in doubt after limping off in last weekend's win over AmaZulu, while Khama Billiat and Cuthbert Malajila are said to be making good progress from their respective injuries, but have not yet been cleared to train.