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Man United interested in Southampton star: Team-mate on how club will cope if he leaves
JAY RODRIGUEZ is adamant Southampton will still continue to thrive even without Jose Fonte.
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Southampton have seen a handful of their top stars leave St Mary’s over the past few years, including Adam Lallana, Morgan Schneiderlin and Sadio Mane.
Moving to Anfield has been a well-trodden path for some of Saints’ former players.
Now, Fonte has found himself linked with a move to Manchester United, with Jose Mourinho keen to shore up his defence.
Jose Fonte has handed in a transfer request
Jose Mourinho has been linked with a move for Jose Fonte
The squad we have is very strong; we have great strength in depth
The Portuguese defender has even handed in a transfer request in order to engineer his departure.
Should United fail to sign him this window, they could resurrect their interest in the summer.
But Rodriguez thinks Saints will cope even if Fonte were to leave.
Jay Rodriguez doesn't think Southampton will struggle should Jose Fonte leave
"The squad we have is very strong; we have great strength in depth,” Rodriguez said.
“Just look at the lads we have brought in. Football players come and go and move on but, as long as you stick to the philosophy of the club, I don't think you can go wrong.
“The club is going forward each year."
Southampton take on Liverpool in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final tie tonight (7:45pm).
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