Will Still ‘in advanced talks with Premier League club’ immediately after resigning as Lens manager
WILL STILL has reportedly landed a job offer from a Premier League club after leaving RC Lens.
The manager announced he would be leaving the Ligue 1 side following their final game of the season.
Still, 32, admitted that he would be returning to England in order to spend more time with his partner Emma Saunders.
The Sky Sports presenter has been battling health issues over the last year.
Still will now be able to be close by after leaving the French club.
Reports have now claimed that he will not be out of work for long.
The Independent have claimed that Southampton have already approached the manager.
The Premier League side, for now, are said to be “advanced talks” with Still over the job.
The Saints are a top-flight club for two more games which come against Everton and Southampton.
However, after a shocking season the south coast club will be dropping back into the Championship.
Southampton’s relegation was confirmed back on April 6 following their 3-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur.
The club has been through two managers as both Russell Martin and Ivan Juric were hit with the axe.
Still is a free agent, having announced his exit from RC Lens just one season into a three-year deal.
His partner Emma has battled both thyroid cancer and a brain infection called encephalitis over the last year.
This has led to Still to make the decision to come back to England and spend more time with her.
L’Equipe has reported that coaching in England has been a “long dream” for Still.
It has been suggested that he turned down Rangers in Scotland but has interest from Hull City.
He has previously admitted that West Ham would be a dream job as a childhood fan of the club.
Still's parting message to RC Lens
Here is what Will Still told RC Lens fans about his decision to leave...
He said: “I won’t be the coach of RC Lens next season.
“It was the last season at Bollaert, for multiple reasons.
“The main reason that pushed me to make this decision is the fact that I need to go home.
“Everyone is well aware of what happened in my life. That’s why.
“I had a lot of fun, I think we achieved great things despite everything. I’ve been in France for four years, four years that I’ve experienced intense moments.
“The logical choice is that I get closer to my wife for her well-being too.”