Jack Cork nears Saints exit

Daily Mirror understands that Southampton midfielder Jack Cork could be leaving St Mary’s at the end of the current campaign.

The highly rated footballer has just over a year left on his current deal and with no contract talks scheduled, it appears the Saints are ready to cash in on the 24-year-old.

Swansea had a £3 million bid for Cork rejected in January, while the likes of Fulham and Crystal Palace are also believed to be keen.

Jack Cork has impressed since arriving at St Mary’s from Burnley, making a total of 98 league appearances for the Saints.

He has been in an out of the starting line-up this season, but has started 18 Premiership fixtures and made another 6 substitute appearances.

Southampton resume league action this afternoon as they face Aston Villa on the road, with Mauricio Pochettino’s charges priced at 13/10 to claim maximum points and end a two-match losing run.