Southampton defender Jose Fonte has denied reports he has rejected a new deal and has claimed the Saints have told him they will not be offering him a new contract.
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Speculation over the Portugal international’s future has been growing recently with both Manchester United and Everton reportedly keen on signing him.
The latest reports have claimed he has turned down a deal worth £80,000-per-week but Fonte has taken to Instagram to insist that is not the case.
“Just to set the record straight I did NOT reject a new contract, in fact I have been informed by Southampton that they are NOT offering me a new contract,” he wrote. “My focus is on Thursday helping us win the game! #wemarchon”.
Fonte’s current deal expires in 2018 and his latest comments will no doubt interest United who have been heavily linked with a move for the 32-year-old.
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