Southampton boss Ronald Koeman is pushing Jack Cork for a decision over their new contract offer.
The midfielder's current deal expires in June and he has been tabled a new, three-year agreement - which remains unsigned.
The Daily Echo says Koeman has told the midfielder he must decide his future by the end of this week.
The deadline would give Saints enough time to prepare for his departure - or even sell him before the market shuts on Monday.
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