According to Sky Sports UK, Portuguese international centre-back José Fonte (33) asked Southampton to let him leave before the end of January. Heavily linked to a possible move to Manchester United, due to fellow countryman of his José Mourinho's interest in him, the player might instead join West Ham, whose management are in talks with Saints on a possible move of his. Meanwhile, Fonte turned down St. Mary Stadium side on a new contract offer.
Source: transfermarketweb.com