Southampton are ready to appoint Mauricio Pellegrino as their manager, so long as the Argentinean commits his long-term future to the club.
In the past, managers like Mauricio Pochettino and Ronald Koeman have used the Saints as a stepping stone for more lucrative jobs, and according to the Express, the Saints want to avoid a repeat of that.
Pellegrino, who achieved impressive results with Spanish minnows Alaves last season, has emerged as the favourite to replace Claude Puel at the South Coast club.
The 45-year-old is also a target for Crystal Palace, who are still looking to replace Sam Allardyce.