The leadership of Southampton is at an advanced stage of negotiations with Mark Hughes, whom they want to appoint to the position of manager.

Former Stoke manager Mark Hughes is close to heading Southampton, reports the BBC..

Having dismissed Mauricio Pellegrino because of unsatisfactory results, the leadership of the "saints" announced that they intend to decide on a new mentor as soon as possible.

Most likely, 54-year-old Hughes, who was fired from Stoke City in early January, will sign the agreement until the end of the season.

After 30 rounds Southampton scored 28 points and takes 17th position in the standings, having a gap from the relegation zone to one point.

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