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Puel Questions Timing Of Fonte Rumours
Wednesday, 17th Aug 2016 16:29

Claude Puel has suggested that it is very strange that the Jose Fonte transfer rumours should surface with only a few days before Saints travel to his alleged suitors Manchester United.

Claude Puel has spoken about the Jose Fonte transfer situation suggesting that it is more than co incidence that the rumours are surfacing just as Saints prepare to travel to Old Trafford perhaps hinting that Jose Mourinho's friendship with Jorge Mendes might be behind the situation.

The Saints boss also confirmed that Fonte has trained all week and seems focused on the task ahead.

Speaking at today's press conference Puel said.

"There is no problem with Jose but it is strange that this rumour comes up just before the game that he might go to United."

"But there is no problem with Jose. He is a very good professional and he has trained well this week.

"It is important to have Jose with us and I hope to have him against United."

When asked if he has any concerns about playing Fonte at Old Trafford, Puel said:

"No. Jose has good experience and he is a good professional.

"He cannot be disturbed by this story because for me it is just a rumour. I am surprised to see this two days before we play United but it is not a problem. But Jose is our captain and I'm sure he will be completely ready for this game."

Certainly United chasing Fonte seems strange, they have plenty of options in central defence meaning that if he did go Fonte might at best be fourth or even fifth choice.

That being the case it is likely that Fonte's agent the aforementioned Jorge mendes is trying to squeeze more money out of Saints in the contract upgrade currently on the table for the Portugese defender.

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the_saint added 16:40 - Aug 17
Yes does sound like they are trying to get in fonte head most prob drop interest after Friday , maybe we should put a bid in for ibra
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abingdonsaint added 22:22 - Aug 17
Jose fourth or fifth choice for United? Really? Don't think we'll sell him anyway, but be interested to know who these fantastic CB's they have are because I haven't seen them!
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Jesus_02 added 12:00 - Aug 18
Jorge Mendes is trying to squeeze more money out of Saints? Seems a little daft considering we are not offering him an extension. Seems like every week that passes Jose is loosing money.
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