Tottenham are thought to be preparing a bid for midfielder Wanyama, while reports of Manchester United's interest in Mane surfaced as it emerged that Chelsea had beaten the Red Devils to the signing of Pedro.
But Koeman insisted winger Mane would not be leaving St Mary's Stadium following Southampton's 1-1 Europa League draw with Midtjylland on Thursday.
And speaking ahead of their Premier League clash with Watford at Vicarage Road on Sunday, Koeman also addressed the reports surrounding Wanyama, telling reporters: "I don't know if he is really a target for Tottenham. There is no bid and he is not for sale."
On Mane, Koeman added: "He wants to stay. He showed yesterday [Thursday] what he likes to do, to stay, and he knows that there is no bid for the player.
"His agent knows, he knows, the club knows, I know - everybody knows."
Koeman has previously spoken about his plans to bring another defender to St Mary's before the end of the transfer window but when asked for the status of the search, he replied: "No there is not an update. We need time for that."
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