Russell Martin to Southampton news as new favourite for Swansea City job emerges
Russell Martin is on the brink of leaving Swansea City to become the next manager of Southampton.
The Saints have one game left of the Premier League season - against Liverpool this Sunday - and hope to have the Swansea City head coach in place imminently, with a move now close to being completed.
Southampton confirmed on Wednesday that current Saints boss Ruben Selles will not be staying on beyond the club's final game this weekend.
Swans boss Martin has one year left on his Swansea.com Stadium contract, with the Saints reportedly agreeing £400,000 in compensation to Swansea.
Meanwhile, former Swansea coach Chris Davies has emerged as the new favourite to succeed Martin in the Swansea.com Stadium dugout.
Catch up with everything below:
Tonight's headlines
All about the manager search in tonight's headlines, folks.
Find out what the latest news and gossip is here.
Who is Oscar Garcia Junyent?
We've taken a quick look at the man who Fabrizio Romano has linked with Swansea City today.
Lots of clubs... but to be fair, he learned his trade under one of the best to ever do it.
New favourite
Bookmakers BetVictor now have Chris Davies favourite to succeed Martin in SA1. Interesting development, perhaps.
Chris Davies 6/4
Steven Schumacher 4/1
Steve Cotterill 5/1
Oscar Garcia 8/1
Ian Evatt 12/1
Ryan Mason 12/1
Nathan Jones 14/1
Luke Williams 16/1
Latest odds include another new name
Óscar García Junyent now finds himself fourth favourite to take over from Martin at the Swansea.com Stadium.
However, he is still behind Shrewsbury Town boss Steve Cotterill, former Swans assistant Chris Davies and the favourite, Plymouth Argyle's Steven Schumacher, in the latest odds from Bet Victor.
Here they are in full:
Steven Schumacher 3/1
Chris Davies 4/1
Steve Cotterill 4/1
Oscar Garcia 6/1
Ryan Mason 10/1
Ian Evatt 10/1
Swansea 'monitoring' former Brighton and Watford boss
Well-known journalist Fabrizio Romano has said that Swansea are one of several Championship clubs monitoring former Brighton and Watford manager Óscar García Junyent.
The former Barcelona player, who has also taken charge of teams including Red Bull Salzburg, Saint-Étienne and Reims during his managerial career is said to be "ready for a new challenge," with the 50-year-old also attracting interest from clubs in France and Belgium.
Óscar García Junyent, ready for a new challenge. Former Barça player is being monitored by several Championship clubs, including Swansea City.
French & Belgium clubs also interested in the head coach, whose hallmarks are possession football & developing youngsters. pic.twitter.com/gORBkXETku
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 25, 2023
Welcome back
Morning Swans fans
Yesterday saw two outgoings as Ruben Selles' departure was confirmed by Southampton, while Swansea chief executive Julian Winter is understood to have left his position at the club.
And today we could finally see Russell Martin officially announced as the new Saints boss.
We'll have live updates right here, so stick around.
A new name with the bookies
Chris Davies, who previously served as number two under Brendan Rodgers, has seen his odds shorten in the last few hours.
The Welshman is now second favourite behind Plymouth's Steven Schumacher with Bet Victor.
Could be one to keep an eye on.
Steven Schumacher 3/1
Chris Davies 4/1
Steve Cotterill 4/1
Ian Evatt 10/1
Ryan Mason 10/1
Nathan Jones 12/1
Martin 'signs three-year deal'
Well known journalist and transfer guru Fabrizio Romano says Martin is set to sign a three-year deal with Southampton.
Russell Martin will sign a three year deal as new Southampton head coach, done and sealed — contract will also include option for further year. #SaintsFC
Jason Wilcox appointment, instrumental in this appointment to propel the type of football Southampton want to play. pic.twitter.com/KQY5tQB6Yq
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 24, 2023
Winter to leave Swansea City
Julian Winter has left his position as chief executive at Swansea City, WalesOnline understands.
Winter spent nearly three years at the Swans, and his departure comes as part of an ongoing shake-up of the club's hierarchy.
Southampton confirm Selles departure
Southampton have confirmed Ruben Selles will not be staying at the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.
“Southampton Football Club can confirm that it has held conversations with Men’s First Team Manager, Ruben Selles, and decided that his contract will not be renewed when it expires at the end of the season.
“The club wants to place on record its thanks to Ruben for taking on the managerial position at a difficult time for the club and for giving his all as we attempted to stay in the Premier League.
“Ruben will take charge of the team for the final game against Liverpool on Sunday at St Mary’s. We wish him all the best for his future career.”
Martin to be done 'this afternoon'
This from talkSport this morning..
The suggestion is that the Swans will receive around £400,000 in compensation for Russ and his staff.
BREAKING: Southampton are set to confirm Russell Martin as their new manager this afternoon.
They will pay Swansea £400,000 compensation for Martin plus an additional fee for his backroom team.
- talkSPORT sources understand
Listen ☞ https://t.co/VJgUHnqdM1pic.twitter.com/ikSZK1lmZ4
— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) May 24, 2023
Odds
Martin to Southampton isn't yet completely done, but the bookies have now released some early odds on who might take over the job at the Swansea.com Stadium.
Appears current Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher is the one the bookies are fancying early on.
Steven Schumacher 3/1
Steve Cotterill 4/1
Luke Williams 10/1
Ian Evatt 10/1
Ryan Mason 10/1
Kevin Muscat 12/1
Enzo Maresca 12/1
Nathan Jones 12/1
Welcome back
Morning Jacks.
Russell Martin's proposed move to Southampton is set to tick over into another day.
Could there be some sort of meaningful progress today? It all seems to have stalled a little lately.
We'll have live updates right here.
Latest headlines
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It's the latest headlines -
Transfer news
Away from Martin speculation for a second.
Swansea are reportedly keeping tabs on Plymoyth Argyle striker Niall Ennis.
The 24-year-old forward is out of contract at Home Park.
One to keep an eye on.
Southampton statement
Southampton released a statement last night announcing a major boardroom reshuffle.
Whether that will help or hinder their attempts to get Martin in the door, only time will tell.
A timeframe on Martin's move has also emerged.
Managers Swans could look at
In case you missed it yesterday, we have taken a *speculative* look at the managers Swansea could turn to if and when Martin makes the move to the south coast of England.
Have a read of this list here, see if you fancy any of the suggestions.
Good morning
Morning Swans fans.
We are facing yet another summer where we are likely looking for a new manager.
Russell Martin's move to Southamptopn appears imminent.
