Southampton midfielder Steven Davis says the players are aware of Manchester United's interest in Jose Fonte.

Fonte, 32, added fuel to the speculation earlier this week after announcing Southampton's decision to not offer him a new contract.

But Davis insists Southampton are used to losing high-profile players in recent seasons and is confident United's interest in Fonte will have no affect on the squad.

"We are well used to it by now. In my time here we have sold a lot of players, a lot of big players, and it shows we are doing things the right way," he said.

"It can only be taken as a positive that other teams are interested in players. I know we have a lot of quality in the dressing room and I'd be surprised if other teams weren't looking at us.

"We all know what the club means to Jose and what Jose means to the club. He obviously has a personal situation there which has not been discussed in the dressing room.

"He's the same character, he's doing his best in training every day and pushing the team on and that'll not change."