Tottenham Hotspur transfer news: Morgan Schneiderlin trains with Southampton after apparent transfer request
The Saints' want-away star was seen at training today after row
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin has trained with the Saints today despite reportedly handing in a transfer request yesterday in protest at the club's reluctance to sell him.
The 24-year-old has been subject to interest from Tottenham Hotspur, managed by former St. Mary's boss Mauricio Pochettino, but his current club are resisting any pressure to sell.
The Saints have already sold Rickie Lambert, Adam Lallana, Luke Shaw, Dejan Lovren and Calum Chambers - but have informed the French international that he will be made to stay.
Schneiderlin, a France international who represented his country at the World Cup, posted a tweet last night suggesting he was unhappy with the situation.
He wrote wrote: "6 years of an amazing journey #saintsfc DESTROYED in 1 hour !!!(sic)."
He followed up that show of discontent with an official transfer request, according to reports, despite the fact that he has no release clause and a contract which is set to run for three more years.
Pochettino is reportedly keen for Schneiderlin and Southampton striker Jay Rodriguez to join him at White Hart Lane but executive director Les Reed and chairman Ralph Krueger are adamant that there is no business to be done.
“Specifically to Rodriguez and Schneiderlin, they will not be going anywhere," Krueger said.
“We see them as part of a core and the core we’ve got right now and in place is a core that is where Ronald would like to go and they a part of that core."
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments