Nathan Jones confirmed he will hold talks with Southampton on Wednesday as he moved a step closer to becoming their new manager.
The Welshman is expected to be rubber-stamped as Ralph Hasenhuttl’s replacement in the next 48 hours after the clubs agreed compensation, with the 49-year-old facing a baptism of fire at Liverpool on Saturday.
Jones said: ‘I’m flattered to be linked with Southampton so we will see what the next few days bring. But it will take something special to take me away from this. It’s a wonderful, wonderful club.