Jose Fonte in action during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Southampton on December 14, 2016
Claude Puel: 'No change in Jose Fonte situation'
Southampton boss Claude Puel says that there has been 'no change' in Jose Fonte's situation since the 33-year-old handed in a transfer request last week.
Jan 12, 16:39
 Claude Puel watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Southampton on December 14, 2016
Claude Puel hails "very good" Southampton performance
Claude Puel insists that Southampton were worthy winners in their first-leg tie with Liverpool, but concedes it will be "very difficult" to restrict the Reds at Anfield.
Jan 11, 22:32
 Jurgen Klopp shouts orders during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester City on December 31, 2016
Live Commentary: Southampton 1-0 Liverpool - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Southampton's 1-0 win over Liverpool in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final.
Jan 11, 18:45
 Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge in action during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at Anfield on September 10, 2016
Team News: Daniel Sturridge leads Liverpool line
Daniel Sturridge leads the Liverpool line in Wednesday's League Cup semi-final first leg away at Southampton.
Jan 11, 18:42
 Jose Fonte in action during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Southampton on December 14, 2016
Report: West Ham make move for Southampton defender Jose Fonte
Southampton could be about to have their resolve tested by West Ham United, as a report claims that the Hammers are preparing a £4m bid for defender Jose Fonte.
Jan 11, 15:12
 Claude Puel watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Southampton on December 14, 2016
Claude Puel: 'Southampton ready for Liverpool challenge'
Southampton manager Claude Puel insists that his side are "ready" for their EFL Cup semi-final with Liverpool.
Jan 10, 13:41
 Southampton attacker Sofiane Boufal in action during the Premier League clash with West Bromwich Albion at St Mary's on December 31, 2016
Southampton's Sofiane Boufal withdraws from Morocco squad
Southampton manager Claude Puel expects record signing Sofiane Boufal to be out of action for a few weeks after withdrawing from Morocco's Africa Cup of Nations squad.
Jan 9, 15:31
 Jose Fonte in action during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Southampton on December 14, 2016
Jose Fonte left out of Southampton squad for Liverpool cup tie
Claude Puel says that "keeping stability in the defence" is behind his decision to overlook Jose Fonte for inclusion against Liverpool in the EFL Cup semi-final.
Jan 9, 14:49
 Jose Fonte gives the thumbs-up after the Premier League game between Southampton and Middlesbrough on December 11, 2016
Claude Puel unwilling to discuss Jose Fonte's Southampton future
Claude Puel was unwilling to say why Jose Fonte was left out of the squad for the tie with Norwich City, and says he is unsure whether he will feature against Liverpool.
Jan 7, 22:10
 Claude Puel watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Southampton on December 14, 2016
Claude Puel: 'Difficult to accept Everton defeat'
Southampton manager Claude Puel admits that it is "difficult to accept" his side's 3-0 defeat to Everton at Goodison Park.
Jan 2, 22:03
 Ronald Koeman watches on during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on December 13, 2016
Team News: Nathan Redmond, Jose Fonte in for Southampton
Jose Fonte and Nathan Redmond return to the Southampton XI for this afternoon's trip to Everton.
Jan 2, 14:07
 Everton manager Ronald Koeman looks on during his side's 1-1 draw with Man City at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016
Live Commentary: Everton 3-0 Southampton - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live updates of the Premier League match between Everton and Southampton at Goodison Park.
Jan 2, 14:00
 Matt Phillips in action for West Bromwich Albion in November 2016
West Bromwich Albion climb above Southampton with narrow win at St Mary's
Hal Robson-Kanu sets up one and scores another on his first West Bromwich Albion start to help his side to a 2-1 win over Southampton at St Mary's Stadium.
Dec 31, 17:14
 Claude Puel watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Southampton on December 14, 2016
Team News: Hal Robson-Kanu starts for West Bromwich Albion
Hal Robson-Kanu is handed his first start of the season as West Bromwich Albion travel to face Southampton this afternoon.
Dec 31, 14:09
 Claude Puel watches on during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on December 3, 2016
Claude Puel: 'Nathan Redmond dismissal changed the game'
Southampton manager Claude Puel says that the red card to Nathan Redmond 'ended the game' for his side as they lost 4-1 to Tottenham Hotspur.
Dec 29, 09:39
 Moussa Sissoko in action for Tottenham during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland at White Hart Lane on September 18, 2016
Team News: Moussa Sissoko recalled to Tottenham Hotspur starting lineup
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Moussa Sissoko is handed a recall for his side's Premier League clash at Southampton.
Dec 28, 18:51
 Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino on the touchline during his side's North London derby against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on November 6, 2016
Live Commentary: Southampton 1-4 Tottenham Hotspur - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Southampton's 4-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, as the Lilywhites put an end to their away-day woes in style.
Dec 28, 18:44
 Virgil Van Dijk in action during the Europa League game between Southampton and Hapoel Be'er Sheva on December 8, 2016
Virgil van Dijk keen to play at "highest level"
Defender Virgil van Dijk admits that he is keen to play at the "highest level" but insists that he is currently happy at Southampton.
Dec 24, 11:03
 Virgil Van Dijk in action during the Europa League game between Southampton and Hapoel Be'er Sheva on December 8, 2016
Claude Puel: 'Southampton do not need to sell Virgil van Dijk'
Southampton manager Claude Puel insists that the club are in no rush to sell defender Virgil van Dijk despite reports of a £50m bid from Manchester City.
Dec 23, 19:41
 Jose Fonte in action during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Southampton on December 14, 2016
Report: Southampton open to offers for defender Jose Fonte
Portugal international defender Jose Fonte will be allowed to leave by Southampton in January if a bid in excess of £6m is received, a report claims.
Dec 20, 19:00
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Claude Puel delighted to see Jay Rodriguez hit scoring trail
Claude Puel salutes Jay Rodriguez's two-goal showing against Bournemouth, which helped Southampton to a 3-1 victory at the Vitality Stadium.
Dec 18, 16:21
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jay Rodriguez double helps Southampton to victory over Bournemouth
Southampton move into seventh position in the Premier League table with a 3-1 victory away at neighbours Bournemouth.
Dec 18, 15:22
 Eddie Howe watches on during the Premier League game between Burnley and Bournemouth on December 11, 2016
Live Commentary: Bournemouth 1-3 Southampton - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Southampton's 3-1 victory over Bournemouth in the Premier League.
Dec 18, 12:30
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Shane Long targets silverware for Southampton in New Year
Southampton striker Shane Long admits that winning a piece of silverware is the one thing holding his team back, with an EFL Cup semi-final with Liverpool on the horizon.
Dec 18, 10:33
 Arsenal forward Lucas Perez in action during the EFL Cup clash with Reading at the Emirates Stadium on October 25, 2016
Lucas Perez heading for swift Arsenal exit?
Arsenal striker Lucas Perez could reportedly be on his way out of the Emirates next month.
Dec 17, 13:38
 Claude Puel watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Southampton on December 14, 2016
Claude Puel: 'Important Southampton claim bragging rights at Bournemouth'
Claude Puel wants to see his Southampton players claim bragging rights this weekend when locking horns with south coast rivals Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.
Dec 16, 15:40
 Harrison Reed signs a new deal with Southampton on December 15, 2016
Harrison Reed signs new long-term deal at Southampton
Southampton academy product Harrison Reed signs a new four-and-a-half-year contract at St Mary's.
Dec 15, 16:58
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Southampton held by 10-man Stoke City
Stoke City hold Southampton to a 0-0 draw, despite playing much of the game with 10 men.
Dec 14, 21:53
 Southampton manager Claude Puel on August 27, 2016
Claude Puel: 'December could be a decisive month for Southampton'
Southampton manager Claude Puel says that December could prove to be a decisive month for his side as they look to move up the Premier League table.
Dec 12, 16:53
 Sofiane Boufal in action during the Premier League game between Southampton and Liverpool on November 19, 2016
Claude Puel: 'Sofiane Boufal has fantastic quality'
Southampton manager Claude Puel hails the "fantastic quality" of Sofiane Boufal following his match-winning strike in the 1-0 win over Middlesbrough.
Dec 11, 21:20
 Charlie Austin comes off injured during the Europa League game between Southampton and Hapoel Be'er Sheva on December 8, 2016
Charlie Austin out for up to four months with shoulder injury
Southampton boss Claude Puel confirms that Charlie Austin faces up to four months on the sidelines with a shoulder injury.
Dec 11, 17:40
 Sofiane Boufal in action during the Premier League game between Southampton and Liverpool on November 19, 2016
Sofiane Boufal strike lifts Southampton into top half
Sofiane Boufal scores as Southampton edge out relegation-threatened Middlesbrough to move into the top half of the Premier League table.
Dec 11, 16:09
 Alvaro Negredo in action for Middlesbrough on November 20, 2016
Team News: Alvaro Negredo, Gaston Ramirez out for Middlesbrough
Alvaro Negredo and Gaston Ramirez miss out on Middlesbrough's trip to Southampton.
Dec 11, 13:21
 Claude Puel watches on during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on December 3, 2016
Claude Puel: 'January transfer talk is unimportant'
Southampton manager Claude Puel brushes off the topic of transfer speculation amid reports linking Jose Fonte and Virgil van Dijk with January moves away from the club.
Dec 9, 19:45
 Charlie Austin in action for Southampton on November 19, 2016
Southampton striker Charlie Austin ruled out of Middlesbrough clash
Southampton boss Claude Puel confirms that Charlie Austin will miss this weekend's Premier League match against Middlesbrough with a shoulder injury.
Dec 9, 09:33
 Jose Fonte of Southampton in action during his side's Premier League clash with Chelsea at St Mary's on October 30, 2016
Team News: Jose Fonte again overlooked for Southampton selection
Defender Jose Fonte is again left on the bench for Southampton, as they welcome Hapoel Be'er Sheva to St Mary's in a crucial Europa League group-stage tie.
Dec 8, 19:01
 Claude Puel watches on during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on December 3, 2016
Live Commentary: Southampton 1-1 Hapoel Be'er Sheva - as it happened
Relive the 1-1 draw between Southampton and Hapoel Be'er Sheva as the Saints are held at home to go crashing out of Europe.
Dec 8, 19:00
 Jose Fonte of Southampton in action during his side's Premier League clash with Chelsea at St Mary's on October 30, 2016
Claude Puel coy over Jose Fonte contract talks
Southampton manager Claude Puel refuses to discuss speculation surrounding defender Jose Fonte's contract situation at the club.
Dec 7, 17:24
 Claude Puel watches on during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on December 3, 2016
Claude Puel: 'Hapoel Be'er Sheva match is like a final'
Southampton manager Claude Puel says that his side will approach their Europa League Group K match with Hapoel Be'er Sheva as though it is a final.
Dec 7, 16:18
 Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk in action during his side's Premier League clash with Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium on October 30, 2016
Report: Liverpool end pursuit of Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk
Liverpool reportedly decide not to pursue Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk in the January transfer window.
Dec 7, 09:20
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