Southampton are targeting Thomas Tuchel as a replacement for Claude Puel.
The Sun says the Frenchman is set to be given the boot this week after one season in charge at St Mary's.
And the Saints will try and tempt former Borussia Dortmund chief Tuchel to the South Coast.
He left the Bundesliga outfit last month after falling out with club chiefs and will not be short of offers.
Tuchel, 43, won the German Cup last season and has earned plaudits for his tactical work.
But a move to Southampton would be a step down so the club would have to convince him they can match his ambitions.
Source: tribalfootball.com