Southampton plan to tie up Russell Martin as their new manager in the next two days amid reports Pep Guardiola's No.2 at Manchester City turned down the chance to move to the south coast.
Guardiola's assistant Enzo Maresca had previously been sounded out for the Southampton role, but wants to remain with the newly-crowned Premier League champions, according to reports.
Sky Sports say Martin has 'verbally agreed' to leave Swansea for Southampton and the deal could be rubber-stamped within 24 hours.
