Saints boss expects Fonte stay

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Southampton head coach Claude Puel expects captain Jose Fonte to remain at the club this season.

The 32-year-old centre-back is reportedly a target for both Manchester United and former Saints boss Ronald Koeman at Everton this summer.

But Puel, who replaced Koeman in June, insists the European Championship-winning Portugal international is a key member of the first-team squad along with his compatriot Cedric Soares.

Asked, after his side beat Athletic Bilbao 1-0 in their final pre-season friendly, whether he expects Fonte to be a Saints player this term, Puel told …

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