A selection of the leading contenders to replace Claude Puel as Southampton boss and the latest betting.
Southampton sacked their manager Claude Puel on Wednesday night after just one season in charge - even though he led them to the EFL Cup final and a respectable eighth-placed finish in the Premier League.
Saints are now looking for a manager with a shared "long-term vision" - and here we pick out selection of potential contenders to replace the 55-year-old Frenchman and their latest Sky Bet odds to get the job (as of 0730 BST on 15/06/2017).
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THOMAS TUCHEL
Installed as the early favourite, Tuchel is looking for a new job after leaving Borussia Dortmund under a cloud last month. His exciting brand of football will sit well at St Mary's, but his seemingly volatile temperament may be hard to reconcile with Saints' recent reputation as a selling club.
FRANK DE BOER
De Boer was one of the game's hottest properties when he left Ajax to take over at Inter Milan in August last year, but a series of dismal performances saw him dismissed after just 85 games in charge. Again, following recent success with Ronald Koeman, Saints could be tempted to resurrect his career.
MAURICIO PELLEGRINO
Seemingly this year's most-linked manager, Pellegrino is currently favourite to take over at Crystal Palace. But the Argentinian, who left Alaves last month, could easily have his head turned by the experience of his compatriot Pochettino at St Mary's - and the feeling may well be mutual.
RYAN GIGGS
The Manchester United legend has been linked with Swansea, Sunderland and Nottingham Forest since leaving his coaching job at Old Trafford last summer. Giggs has still to take his first full-time managerial role but he'd have to be interested in the steady growth that Southampton have produced in the Premier League.
JAAP STAM
The former Manchester United defender earned plaudits for the way he lifted Reading to the brink of the Premier League last season. After coming up short on penalties in the Championship play-off final, Stam may fancy a new challenge, and would not have to uproot far to head to Saints.
Other possible names to consider
Paolo Sousa (14/1), Slavisa Jokanovic (16/1), Laurant Blanc (16/1) and Louis van Gaal (20/1) are among those also in the betting. Former England boss Roy Hodgson is a live outsider at 25/1 while Alan Pardew is among the bigger priced names at 33/1.
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Odds correct at 0910 BST on 15/06/17.
