Southampton have rejected Ryan Giggs as a managerial candidate.

The Daily Mail says it was revealed last week that the former Manchester United winger saw Southampton as an ideal place to take his first steps in management.

However in a second embarrassing snub in the space of nine months for the Welshman, who is desperate to begin his career in management, Southampton do not consider him experienced enough for the position and are exploring other options.

Giggs, 43, was rejected by Swansea City, who were also concerned by his lack of experience, last October.

Chairman Huw Jenkins favoured Giggs for the Swansea job but was left underwhelmed by his interview.