Southampton manager claims reported Jose Fonte not bothered by rumours

Fonte has been heavily linked with a move to United in the past couple of weeks, but Southampton manager Claude Puel is hopeful his captain will play at Old Trafford tomorrow. 

“There is no problem with Jose, it is just strange that this rumour comes just before the game at United,” Puel said. 

“There is a possibility that he may travel with us to Old Trafford. 

“But he is a very good professional and he has played well in training sessions this week and it is important to have Jose with us, I hope, for the United game. 

“Jose has good experience, so he cannot be disturbed by this rumour but I am just surprised to hear this before the game, two days before the match. But Jose is our captain and I’m sure he will be completely ready for this game.”