SAINTS CHECK OUT A MOVE FOR EDDIE

SOUTHAMPTON will explore an audacious move for Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe should Ronald Koeman leave for Everton. Howe, 38, is viewed as one of the country’s brightest managerial prospects after comfortably securing Premier League safety for Bournemouth. However, he would have reservations about taking the job at St Mary’s, given his emotional ties to their South Coast rivals. Former Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini would also be in the running for the Southampton job. Koeman is in advanced talks to replace Roberto Martinez as Everton manager this week, with the clubs haggling over compensation, believed to be around £5million.