Brighton Alleged To Be Talking To Russell Martin To Replace Roberto De Zerbi
Russell Martin's stock amongst Southampton supporters is at a low ebb at the moment, however a little further down the South Coast he seems to be held in higher esteem with rumours circulating he could be the next Brighton manager.
Some sections of the Saints support have a fragile relationship with the manager of their club, they feel that his brand of what is sneeringly referred to as "Tippy Tappy Football" is costing Southampton promotion.
That has been ramped up in recent weeks with the team going through a tough spell and many feeling the reason is easy to pinpoint, the fact that Martin has been determined to play Jack Stephens in whatever position he can find for him
Down in Sussex by the sea. Roberto De Zerbi is said to be almost certain to leave Brighton in the summer, he is said to be being monitored by Liverpool who could face competition from a number of other big clubs in Europe.
footballtransfers.com have revealed that the Seagulls have a shock appointment in mind, should De Zerbi leave in the summer and that man is Russell Martin.
They also go on to claim that over the International break, Brighton held discussions with Russell Martin and that although nothing was decided or finalised, the current Saints manager is firmly on their short list to replace De Zerbi
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