SOUTHAMPTON has narrowed its list of potential new managers down to three after dismissing Ivan Juric.
Following their relegation, Southampton terminated Ivan Juric`s contract, which was originally set to expire in the summer. This decision came after their demotion to the Championship was confirmed at Tottenham.
As previously reported, Sheffield Wednesday`s manager Danny Rohl is a leading contender for the Southampton job as they prepare for the next season.
Johannes Spors, Southampton`s new technical director, has been interviewing potential managers since he assumed his role in February.
Southampton initially considered ten managers, holding discussions with several before reducing the shortlist to three.
Liam Rosenior, 40, currently managing Strasbourg, is seen as an ambitious option.
The former Hull City manager has made a strong impression in France, positioning Ligue 1 club Strasbourg fourth in the league, just one point away from Champions League qualification spots.
Strasbourg is owned by Chelsea`s parent company, BlueCo, giving Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali influence over Rosenior`s future.
While Rosenior would have the freedom to decide, it would be unexpected if he chose to leave Strasbourg for a Championship club like Southampton.
Interim manager Simon Rusk, supported by Adam Lallana, will manage Southampton for the remaining seven Premier League matches.
The identity of the third candidate remains unknown, but Southampton is reportedly prioritizing a manager with experience in English football following the unsuccessful appointment of Juric.
Appointing Rohl will depend on reaching a compensation agreement with Sheffield Wednesday.
Rohl`s contract includes a £4 million release clause for Premier League clubs, with a lower fee for Championship teams.
Similar to their pursuit of Russell Martin two years prior, Southampton might need to wait until they officially relinquish their Premier League status to avoid a higher compensation fee.
The previous attempt to bring Martin from Swansea City resulted in a legal dispute, something Southampton aims to avoid this time.
