Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
“Please lend me some money, Raman. I need it urgently,” said Sumesh.

A

Sumesh requested Raman to lend him some money as he needed it urgently.

B

Sumesh requested Raman please lend me some money as I need it urgently.

C

Sumesh requested to Raman to please lend him some money as he needed it urgently.

D

Sumesh requested Raman to lend me some money as I needed it urgently.