Southampton boss Jan Poortvliet admits Andrew Davies is set to be sold to Stoke City.
"Andrew has been out injured since my arrival and I have not seen him play. His agent has been keen for him to complete a deal away from the club and if players and agents feel that way then it doesn't help the rest of the team," Poortvliet told the club's official website.
"Andrew Davies is one of the high earners at the club and we've had no secret of the financial pressures that have been placed on us by the bank."