
A Premier League club has reportedly decided to dismiss their manager just two months before the season concludes, having already identified an ideal successor.
The 2024/25 campaign has been particularly turbulent for several teams in England’s top flight, resulting in six managerial sackings so far.
Erik ten Hag, formerly of Manchester United, was the first manager to be dismissed in October after a poor start, while Sean Dyche’s departure from Everton in January was the most recent. However, another club may soon take that title, as reports suggest they have already made the decision to make a managerial change at the end of the season.
It appears that Southampton is preparing for yet another shake-up, with The Sun reporting that they have chosen to part ways with Juric less than three months after his appointment.
Juric took over from Russell Martin on December 15, signing an 18-month contract. However, his tenure has been challenging, with Southampton managing just one win in 10 Premier League matches under his leadership—a 2-1 victory against Ipswich last month.
As a result, Southampton is expected to dismiss the 49-year-old at the end of the season, regardless of their remaining performances. They have also reportedly set their sights on Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl as his replacement.
Rohl was initially Southampton’s preferred candidate when they sacked Martin in November, but negotiations fell through due to Sheffield Wednesday’s compensation demands following their strong start to the season. However, with Wednesday now sitting 13th and seven points off the play-offs, they may be more open to letting the German manager leave in the summer.
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