Reports: Southampton targeting Jesse Marsch for managerial vacancy

Jesse Marsch’s time with Leeds United may be over but his stay in the English Premier League isn’t reportedly set to be closing just yet.

Marsch is set to have talks with fellow EPL side Southampton, The Guardian and The Athletic both reported Monday. The news comes one week after Marsch was fired as Leeds United manager following an 11-month stay at Elland Road.

The American head coach replaced Marcelo Bielsa in February 2022, eventually leading Leeds United to league survival despite an inconsistent overall season. However, the Lilywhites have been in the bottom half of the league table for most of the season, leading to Marsch’s dismissal.

Marsch posted a 11-10-16 record across all competitions with Leeds United. Southampton fired Nathan Jones on Sunday, following a 2-1 home loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Jones lasted 94 days as manager of the club, taking over for Ralph Hasenhuttl in October.

Southampton sits bottom of the league table with only 15 points earned through 22 matches. The South Coast club’s -22 goal differential is the second worst in the league behind 19th place Bournemouth.

Southampton visits Chelsea on Saturday before a six-pointer visit to Leeds United on Feb. 25.