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Southampton approach Manchester City academy boss Jason Wilcox over becoming their director of football - with the Premier League winner keen to oversee a shake-up at the Saints

Southampton have made an ambitious approach to make Manchester City academy chief Jason Wilcox their new director of football.

Wilcox, a Premier League winner with Blackburn Rovers, has built up an outstanding reputation as City's academy director.

He has been at the club since 2012, working as Under 18s head coach at one stage, before taking his current role in 2017.

Southampton have approached Jason Wilcox (above) over being their new director of football
Saints have identified the Man City academy chief as the man they want to oversee a shake-up

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