Manuel Pellegrini odds on favourite for Southampton job

by/ 22 June 2016, 12:25

Southampton's search for a new manager has today (Wednesday) gone up a notch after Manuel Pellegrini emerged from the top cluster of gaffers to take top spot in the betting. The Chilean is now priced at odds-on with the likes of Sky Bet, Paddy Power and Bet Victor in what is a significant move in the market.

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The Saints are currently the only Premier League club on the search for a new manager, but could their hunt be set to end with Premier League winning boss Pellegrini potentially being lined-up as Ronald Koeman's replacement at St Mary's.

The south coast club have been linked with the likes of Claude Puel, Rudi Garcia, Frank de Boer, and Vitor Pereira, but their respective odds have today been lengthened following the latest developments.

Pellegrini, who has also been linked with the Russian national team, is looking for a return to the dugout after making way for Pep Guardiola at Man City. The 62-year-old would be a huge coup for Saints who are looking to make that next step up the top-flight ladder following back-to-back record finishes under Koeman.