Southampton’s director of football Les Reed has revealed captain Jose Fonte has handed in a transfer request in a bid to force a move away from the club this month.
The 33-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United since the end of the summer and is determined to get his shot at a big club before the end of his career.
Fonte has 18 months remaining on his current deal and has rejected contract offers from Southampton to renew his contract with the club.
“He’s had several opportunities to improve the contract situation. He’s reserved his right not to do that,” Reed told BBC Radio Solent.
“He’s made it very clear he would like to explore the opportunities for a transfer. That’s where we are at the moment. Jose wants to leave the club. He’s formally asked for a transfer.”
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