Adam Lallana happy at Southampton despite Manchester United link

Adam Lallana has insisted that he is happy at Southampton after rumours linking him with a move away from St Mary's.

On Thursday his club manager Mauricio Pochettino said that he was under no pressure to sell, adding that he believed the midfielder would stay.

Lallana has now come out to confirm his commitment, with Manchester United said to be lining up a move in the January transfer window.

"I can't express how happy I am at the club. I am so settled. Settled at home with a young child and my family live down here," Lallana is quoted as saying by The Mirror.

"I don't think I am too comfortable either, I get challenged week in week out playing in the Premier League. It is where you want to be as a player.

"I am delighted and as happy as I have ever been here playing for Southampton with one of the best managers in the league."

Lallana has made over 240 appearances for Southampton.