Nathan Jones is 1/20 to become the new Southampton manager after Luton gave him permission to speak with the Premier League strugglers.
Ralph Hasenhuttl's four-year spell on the south coast ended on Monday, less than 24 hours after a 4-1 home defeat by Newcastle left Saints 18th in the Premier League table.
Jones has built a strong reputation across two spells at Luton, sandwiched by an ill-fated, short-lived stint at Stoke in 2019.
He led the Hatters to promotion from League Two in 2018 and had them well-placed for the League One title (which they went on to clinch) when he left late on the following campaign.
Since returning to Kenilworth Road he secure a Championship play-off place for the club in 2021/22 and this season has them sitting eighth after 19 fixtures.
Next Permanent Southampton Manager (odds via Sky Bet)
- Nathan Jones - 2/5
- Sean Dyche - 5/1
- Marcelo Gallardo - 8/1
- Kjetil Knutsen - 12/1
- Mauricio Pochettino - 14/1
Odds correct at 1030 GMT (07/11/22)
Southampton, who have won just once in nine league games, face Sky Bet League One club Sheffield Wednesday in the Carabao Cup third round and then face Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday before the World Cup break.
First-team coach Ruben Selles is currently in temporary charge.
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