Ronald Koeman is rated the ideal fit for Southampton.
Koeman's chief appeal to Southampton is his excellent track record at developing young talent with Feyenoord, says the Sunday Mirror.
He took 11 players from the Rotterdam club's academy teams into the first team and guided them to a Champions League place twice in three years - with seven Feyenoord youngsters graduating to the Dutch national team.
Holland boss Louis van Gaal recently said Koeman has done a fantastic job at Feyenoord.
The incoming Manchester United chief said: "Koeman knows very well how to develop players individually. I am really pleased with all the players in the Dutch team whom he has coached."
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