Southampton are near appointing Ivan Juric as their supervisor on an 18-month deal.

The Croat is ready to interchange Russell Martin, who was sacked by the Saints on Sunday after their 5-0 thrashing by Tottenham.

Juric, 49, was most not too long ago supervisor of Roma, who sacked him in November after simply 12 matches in cost.

The Southampton job would mark Juric’s first managerial position exterior Italy.

His deal is alleged to incorporate a summer time break clause.

Membership sources say Juric was one in all two choices within the body as Ralph Hasenhuttl’s substitute when Nathan Jones was appointed in November 2022.

The membership is alleged to need a supervisor who can carry some solidity and self-discipline to the squad after the heavy defeat by Spurs.

Juric is unlikely to be in put up for this weekend’s match at Fulham on Sunday (14:00 GMT).

Southampton are backside of the Premier League desk, 9 factors from security, having picked up only one win thus far this season.