Southampton are expected to name Swansea boss Russell Martin as their new manager, with the 37-year-old set to replace Ruben Selles and lead the Saints’ Championship rebuild
- Southampton hope to agree a deal with Swansea for Russell Martin on Monday
- Martin is Southampton’s main candidate to replace Ruben Selles as manager
- Former Saints boss Nathan Jones is a contender to succeed Martin at Swansea
Southampton are expected to appoint Russell Martin as their new manager at the start of this week.
The 37-year-old Swansea City boss has a year left on his contract and Southampton are understood to be ready to make their formal approach and finalize the payment as early as Monday.
Martin has been identified as their main candidate to replace Ruben Selles who was put in charge following a poor spell under Nathan Jones.
Martin was due to fly to Washington on Thursday to discuss plans and budget with Swansea’s owners but remained in the UK as Southampton stepped up their interest.
Former Southampton and Luton boss Nathan Jones has emerged as a candidate to replace Martin at Swansea.
Southampton hope to name Russell Martin as their new manager at the start of the week
Swansea boss Martin will replace Ruben Selles, who has been unable to stop Southampton
Former Saints boss Nathan Jones is a contender to replace the outgoing Martin at Swansea
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