It's just lazy punditry because he hasn't got anything interesting or insightful to say. Southampton = selling players despite the fact that we haven't sold anybody we want to keep for ages.
Of course, the signs are things are going in the opposite direction with Ings and Bertrand seemingly close to committing their futures to the club.
I know why you're saying that, but there is an element of truth to it also. Bigger clubs will undoubtedly be interested in him, and maybe he will be interested, that is a big if, but he is one of the best strikers in the EPL. Imagine if City try in Jan
Even with a release clause, you don't leave the window after signing a new contract. Or it's something that I've never heard of if you don't get relegated.
He isn't daft, he is never going to play regularly for England, no matter who he plays for. I think the last international break confirmed that.