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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fvirgil-van-dijk.JPG "Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk in action during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Southampton director Les Reed: 'Virgil van Dijk not for sale'
Southampton executive director Les Reed issues a hands-off warning to any clubs interested in Virgil van Dijk by reiterating that he is not for sale.Jan 7, 10:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fjose-mourinho_1.jpg "Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho watches on from the stands ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Jose Mourinho to wait for Eric Bailly return instead of signing new defender
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is not planning to sign a new defender in January despite the departure of Eric Bailly to the Africa Cup of Nations.Jan 7, 09:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fjose-fonte.jpg "Jose Fonte gives the thumbs-up after the Premier League game between Southampton and Middlesbrough on December 11, 2016")
Jose Fonte hands in Southampton transfer request
Jose Fonte turns down the offer of a new contract at Southampton and formally asks to leave the club.Jan 5, 16:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fromelu-lukaku.JPG "Romelu Lukaku gets fantasy points galore, especially as captain, after scoring the opening goal in his side's Premier League clash with West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Ronald Koeman overcomes former club Southampton as Everton score three at Goodison
Ronald Koeman seals victory over his former club Southampton as Everton earn a 3-0 win at Goodison Park.Jan 2, 16:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fronald-koeman.jpg "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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fclaude-puel_1.jpg "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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "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")
Tottenham Hotspur recover to cruise past 10-man Southampton
Tottenham Hotspur rally in the second half to see off 10-man Southampton 4-1 at St Mary's Stadium on Mauricio Pochettino's return to his former hunting ground.Dec 28, 21:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fmoussa-sissoko.jpg "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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fvirgil-van-dijk_1.jpg "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
Report: Kevin Wimmer heading for Tottenham Hotspur exit
Borussia Dortmund and Southampton are both interested in signing Kevin Wimmer from Tottenham Hotspur, a report claims.Dec 21, 21:28
Southampton 'set £45m asking price for Virgil van Dijk'
Southampton reportedly place a £45m asking price on Virgil van Dijk in an attempt to price interested clubs out of a move for the defender.Dec 21, 13:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fjose-fonte_1.jpg "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
Jose Mourinho plays down chance of January arrivals
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho insists that he is not on the lookout for new signings in January as he is happy with his current squad.Dec 16, 19:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fsofiane-boufal.jpg "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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Falvaro-negredo.jpg "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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fclaude-puel.jpg "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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fjose-fonte.JPG "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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fsteven-davis.JPG "Steven Davis of Southampton in action during his side's Premier League clash with Chelsea at St Mary's on October 30, 2016")
Steven Davis: 'Southampton players used to speculation'
Southampton midfielder Steven Davis insists that speculation over Jose Fonte's contract has not affected the defender's performances in training.Dec 7, 17:35
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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fjose-fonte.jpg "Jose Fonte in action during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on December 3, 2016")
Jose Fonte: 'Southampton are not offering me a new contract'
Southampton defender Jose Fonte reveals that the club will not be offering him a new contract to stay at St Mary's.Dec 7, 12:07
Report: Southampton to allow Jose Fonte exit in January
Southampton will reportedly allow Jose Fonte to leave the club in January if an offer in excess of £5m is tabled.Dec 6, 09:56
Team News: Jose Fonte, Charlie Austin back for Southampton
Jose Fonte and Charlie Austin both start for Southampton in this afternoon's trip to Crystal Palace.Dec 3, 14:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fjurgen-klopp_1.JPG "Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on during the Premier League clash with Watford at Anfield on November 6, 2016")
Jurgen Klopp plays down loss of momentum for Liverpool
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp plays down the effect of the international break heading into his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's.Nov 18, 19:14
Jose Fonte not interested in talk of Manchester United switch
Southampton defender Jose Fonte refuses to be drawn into speculation over his future at St Mary's Stadium, having been strongly linked with a switch to Manchester United.Nov 9, 21:04
Team News: Maya Yoshida in for Cuco Martina
Maya Yoshida comes in for Cuco Martina as Southampton travel to struggling Hull City.Nov 6, 13:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fclaude-puel.JPG "Southampton manager Claude Puel before his side's Premier League match against Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium on October 30, 2016")
Team News: Multiple changes for Southampton, Inter Milan
Southampton and Inter Milan make five and six changes respectively ahead of their Europa League Group K tie at St Mary's.Nov 3, 19:12
Southampton captain Jose Fonte "surprised" by Sam McQueen progress
Southampton captain Jose Fonte admits that he is "surprised" by Sam McQueen's swift progress into the first team.Oct 24, 10:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F42%2Fcharlie-austin-nathan-redmond-southampton.jpg "Charlie Austin celebrates making it 1-0 with Nathan Redmond against Burnley at St Mary's Stadium on October 16, 2016")
Charlie Austin on target twice to down former club Burnley
Charlie Austin scores twice to help Southampton to a 3-1 win over his former club Burnley, lifting the Saints back into the top half of the table.Oct 16, 16:55
Cristiano Ronaldo hits four in Portugal win
Portugal get their 2018 World Cup Group B qualification campaign back on track with a 6-0 win at home to nine-man Andorra on Friday night.Oct 7, 20:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fjose-fonte.jpg "Southampton captain Jose Fonte in action during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester at the King Power Stadium on October 2, 2016")
Report: Manchester United must sell before making bid for Jose Fonte
A report claims that Jose Fonte is still wanted by Manchester United, but Jose Mourinho must first look to offload at least one player before a bid can be made.Oct 2, 19:41
Southampton's Virgil van Dijk "satisfied" with point against Hapoel Be'er Sheva
Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk says that the team can be "satisfied" with a point against Hapoel Be'er Sheva in their Europa League Group K match in Israel.Sep 29, 19:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F35%2Fclaude-puel.jpg "Southampton manager Claude Puel on August 27, 2016")
Team News: Southampton ring changes for Europa League clash
Southampton boss Claude Puel rings the changes for his side's Europa League clash with Hapoel Be'er Sheva.Sep 29, 16:08
Southampton's Jose Fonte 'still waiting for contract offer'
Portuguese centre-back Jose Fonte reveals that he is 'still waiting' to receive a contract offer from Southampton.Sep 27, 16:39
Southampton beat West Ham United at London Stadium
West Ham United suffer their fifth Premier League defeat of the season after losing 3-0 at home to Southampton on Sunday afternoon.Sep 25, 16:51
Team News: Southampton recall key players for Swansea City test
Southampton boss Claude Puel recalls a host of key players following his side's win in the Europa League.Sep 18, 12:20
Laurent Koscielny eases injury fears as he trains ahead of PSG clash
Laurent Koscielny trains with Arsenal following concerns that he could miss tomorrow's Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain because of facial injuries.Sep 12, 15:33
Laurent Koscielny doubt for Arsenal's Champions League clash against PSG
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny is a doubt for tomorrow's Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain due to facial injuries that he suffered at the weekend.Sep 12, 08:49
Santi Cazorla's late penalty sneaks win for Arsenal over Southampton
Santi Cazorla scores a late penalty to sneak a 2-1 win for Arsenal over Southampton at the Emirates.Sep 10, 15:58
Live Commentary: Arsenal 2-1 Southampton - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary of the Premier League match between Arsenal and Southampton at the Emirates.Sep 10, 13:00
Portugal suffer two-goal loss in Switzerland
Breel Embolo and Admir Mehmedi score the goals as Switzerland record a 2-0 win over Portugal in their 2018 World Cup qualification opener.Sep 6, 20:48
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