Southampton boss Claude Puel is wanted back in France.

L'Equipe says Puel is the priority target for St Etienne as they prepare for Christophe Galtier's departure at the end of this season.

After seven and a half seasons in charge, Galtier will leave ASSE, it has been confirmed.

And the board's top choice to replace the popular Galtier is Puel, who is under pressure at Saints.

The problem for ASSE, however, is how fans will react to a manager who has previously worked for great rivals Nice and Lyon.