Sam Edozie: Southampton winger hands in transfer request

Southampton winger Sam Edozie says he has handed in a transfer request ahead of Tuesday night's deadline.

The 23-year-old published a statement on Instagram, external which said he has had "multiple offers" from European clubs.

"Last summer I had the opportunity to move elsewhere, but the club did not allow me to leave," Edozie said.

"The same happened again in January. This summer, there have once again been multiple offers from clubs across Europe".

Edozie claimed that Southampton have "requested as much as 50% of any future transfer fee, which has made those opportunities extremely difficult to pursue".

BBC Sport have approached Southampton for comment.

Edozie joined Southampton from Manchester City in September 2022 and has made 29 starts and another 57 appearances from the bench.

The former England Under-20 international went on loan to Belgium side Anderlect for the 2024-2025 season.

He added he was not getting "the minutes I need" at Southampton.

"A football career is short, and I believe it is important I now have the opportunity to go somewhere I can play regularly, continue to develop and make the most of my career as a player," he said.

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