NIGEL Pearson is planning for a brighter future at Saints despite not knowing if he will still be here come August.

The Saints boss, who guided his team to a final day survival after three tough months at the club, is out of contract this summer.

Chairman Leon Crouch is desperate for Pearson to be given the chance to stamp his mark on the team and have a real crack at moving the club forward but is unable to offer him an extended deal due to the impending EGM due for a week on Friday.

It remains unclear what Rupert Lowe and Michael Wilde would do in terms of a manager when they come in while the same would also be true if investors decide to buy the club.

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