Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United were all linked with January moves for the 17-year-old winger but he remains a Saint until the end of the season at least.
"Alex is still here through all the mass speculation every day," said Adkins.
"With every question I have had to bat off I am going to have to open the batting for England I think.
"He's with us, he has a smile on his face and we are nurturing him through so that he can continue to develop with us."
Source: PA
Source: PA