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Cranie poised for Saints exit

Martin Cranie looks set to leave Southampton after the club confirmed he had rejected a new contract.

The 20-year-old defender spent four months on loan at his hometown club Yeovil last season and has made just 25 first-team appearances for Saints.

A statement on the Southampton website said: "Martin Cranie has rejected the club's offer of a new deal.

"Unless there is a sudden change of heart he will become a free agent at the end of the month and be clear to choose which club he joins.

"Saints would be entitled to compensation for his training and development from whichever club he joins.

"If the clubs cannot agree a sum, it will be settled by a tribunal."

Source: Skysports