Former Roma head coach Ivan Juric is close to being named as the new Southampton manager, according to reports.
The 49-year-old is believed to be flying to England on Friday to continue talks over succeeding Russell Martin, who was sacked after a 5-0 home defeat by Tottenham on Sunday.
Some bookmakers have closed the market on the next Southampton manager, with most firms pricing Juric around 1/20 to be appointed.
Juric was only sacked himself in November, lasting just three months at Roma before being replaced by Claudio Ranieri.
The former Croatia and Sevilla midfielder has been managing for a decade, exclusively in Italy with Mantova, Crotone, Genoa, Verona and Torino.
Should he be appointed by Southampton, he'll take charge of a side bottom of the Premier League with five points from 16 fixtures.
Saints head into this weekend's trip to Fulham nine points from safety.
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