Crystal Palace have joined the battle for Southampton captain Jose Fonte.

The Daily Mail says Palace have expressed an interest in signing Southampton defender Fonte.

The 33-year-old is also an option for Everton.

Southampton manager Claude Puel has confirmed that Fonte will not be part of his squad to face Liverpool in the EFL Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

The Portuguese, who has 18 months left on his contract, handed in a transfer request on Thursday.