Southampton are looking to get Will Still in as their new manager as soon as possible, talkSPORT understands.
While the deal isn’t done yet there’s a chance he could be sat in the stands on Sunday for Saints’ final game of the season.
Still has stepped down as Lens managerAFPStill, who led Lens to an eighth place finish in Ligue 1, left the French club over the weekend, saying he wants to be closer to his partner Emma Saunders.
Sky Sports presenter Saunders has been battling a number of health issues over the last year.
She was being treated for thyroid cancer and is also recovering from a brain infection called encephalitis.
He said: “I won’t be the coach of RC Lens next season.
“It was the last season at Bollaert, for multiple reasons.
“The main reason that pushed me to make this decision is the fact that I need to go home.
“Everyone is well aware of what happened in my life. That’s why.
“I had a lot of fun, I think we achieved great things despite everything. I’ve been in France for four years, four years that I’ve experienced intense moments.
“The logical choice is that I get closer to my wife for her well-being too.”
Saunders attended Lens’ final game of the Ligue 1 season, which they won 4-0 against Monaco.
She shared a picture of her and Still on the pitch after full time.
Saunders attended Still’s final game at LensInstagram Saunders and Still have had a tough time away from footballInstagram / @wrstillFans have previously shown their support for Saunders with a banner that read ‘Courage Emma et Will’.
Still will return to England and could immediately take the job with the south coast club, who will be playing in the Championship next term.
The Saints crashed back down to the Championship, having taken just 12 points in 36 games this season.
As mentioned, he could be in attendance at St Mary’s on Sunday as they round off their dismal Premier League campaign at home to Arsenal.
Southampton were also looking at Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl but compensation is believed to be an issue.
Still made a name for himself as Reims manager when he was just 30 years of age.
He did not even have his UEFA pro licence, which cost the club £22,000 per match.
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