Southampton and Leicester City could learn about Russell Martin’s availability this week, with the Swansea City manager allegedly poised to meet with his current employers.
With Southampton relegated on Saturday, a usual weak, insipid 2-0 home defeat to mid-table Fulham the final nail in their coffin, Leicester’s latest defensive disasterclass nearly felt like a gesture of sympathy for their fallen opponents from the banks of the Solent.
Two years after beating Chelsea in the FA Cup final, Dean Smith’s Leicester City were thrashed by Liverpool at the King Power Stadium.
Smith has only won one of six games since taking over for Brendan Rodgers on an interim basis. Ruben Selles’ win rate of 13% is much worse.
If neither Smith nor Selles are retained beyond the current season, rumors suggest that Leicester and Southampton could soon be competing for a man who has performed admirably in difficult circumstances at the Liberty Stadium.
Russell Martin is popular at Leicester City, according to the Daily Mail. Likewise, St Mary’s (talkSPORT).
The former Rangers and Norwich City defender has just one year left on his contract, and Wales Online reports that talks over his future will begin in the coming days. Andy Coleman, who was named as the Swans’ new chairman at the beginning of May, will oversee the negotiations, with the 37-year-old Brighton native well deserving of new terms.
Martin led Swansea to a tenth-place finish, three points shy of the play-offs. Despite having to deal with distracting off-field concerns and the sale of many important players.
He has fostered one of the EFL’s most refined footballing styles. Only Burnley have more possession per game than Swansea, who average 64%. Martin has also contributed to
“I personally think it’s the best way to play,” said Harry Darling, a ball-playing centre-half who moved to South Wales with his manager last summer from MK Dons.
“I enjoy working with him.” The design is unique. But once it gets rolling, it’s an exhilarating approach to play that can really overpower teams.”
Southampton supporter Steven Schumacher of Plymouth Argyle in addition to Martin.
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