SWANSEA City's Russell Martin is reportedly poised to become Southampton's new head coach on a three-year deal.
The former Scotland international is expected to seal the move on Wednesday afternoon, the PA news agency reports.
Martin verbally agreed to take over at St Mary’s over the weekend, as also reported by the Daily Echo, but Swansea and Saints remained in discussions over compensation.
Martin's Swansea finished 10th in the Championship last season despite having a bottom-four budget and the youngest squad in the division.
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His side have deployed a possession-based style and Saints will be hoping the 37-year-old can guide them back to the Premier League at the first attempt.
The St Mary's outfit are guaranteed to finish bottom of the Premier League despite still having one fixture left to play.
Saints have cycled through Ralph Hasenhuttl, Nathan Jones and Ruben Selles as permanent managers in Sport Republic's first full season at the helm.
On Monday, CEO Martin Semmens left his role following relegation after six years at the club with Henrik Kraft stepping in as interim until a new appointment is made.
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