Jose Fonte has insisted that he has no intention of becoming the latest player to leave Southampton before the start of the new season.

The central defender has seen a number of his teammates secure moves to Premier League rivals during the transfer window, but he is hopeful of remaining at St Mary's Stadium for the foreseeable future.

"I am in negotiations to renew my contract," Fonte told members of the media. "There have been offers from other clubs, but I feel happy at Southampton.

"I'm not surprised about the offers that arrived, but a bit disappointed and sad that so many players left.

"It wasn't the situation that the fans wanted, but that's football."

Cardiff City were linked with a move for Fonte earlier this summer.