Arron Sanders takes a look at the news that Crystal Palace are in pole position to sign Saints target Mauricio Pellegrino as their new manager.
According to The Times, Crystal Palace are reportedly in pole position to sign Mauricio Pellegrino as their next manager, despite strong interest from Southampton.
Southampton are also considering Pellegrino for the job following the dismissal of Claude Puel.
Pellegrino, who assisted Rafael Benitez at Liverpool and Inter Milan, took Alaves to a ninth-place league finish last season.
It would come as a bit of a blow to the Southampton board, to lose out to a target reported on the already shortened shortlist.
With Some reports recently stating the Argentine's name is at the very top of the list.
There is conflicting reports this morning however on the issue, with The Sun reporting Pellegrino is close to being appointed at St Marys.
Hopefully there will not be too long to wait for answer, with the club seemingly setting a deadline to have appointment made in the next 10 days.
As ever supporters follow all the twists and turns with interest.