Saint Jones strikes for move

13 April 2012

Striker Kenwyne Jones has gone on strike at Southampton.

The 22-year-old, who was the subject of a two rejected bids from Derby, the latest of £5million, has told Saints boss George Burley he wants a move out of St Mary's.

On strike: Kenwyne Jones (right)

Southampton have confirmed the Trinidad and Tobago international has handed in a written transfer request and refused to play in tomorrow's home fixture with Stoke.

Burley told the club's official website, www.saintsfc.co.uk: "Kenwyne spoke to me on Tuesday and said he did not want to play against Stoke.

"He confirmed that to me again on Friday morning and I am very disappointed by that."

Derby are also tracking Saints' Jhon Viafara.

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