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title: "Southampton: Frank Lampard ‘open’ to manager talks"
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author: "Dominic Lund"
section: "Follow up"
published: "2023-02-14T07:05:19Z"
modified: "2023-02-14T07:05:19Z"
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# Southampton: Frank Lampard ‘open’ to manager talks

**[Southampton](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/southampton-fc-news/) are on the hunt for a new manager, and Frank Lampard ‘would be open’ to talks, according to [transfer reporter Dean Jones.](https://twitter.com/DeanJonesSoccer)**

### The Lowdown: Lampard available

Lampard was [sacked](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11671/12793833/frank-lampard-sacked-by-everton-marcelo-bielsa-under-consideration-as-replacement-with-club-19th-in-premier-league) as manager of Everton at the end of January, however Nathan Jones’ [dismissal](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64616084) on Sunday has presented him with the potential opportunity to come straight back into management.

There are plenty of other options being considered, however, with the Saints said to have [genuine](https://www.givemesport.com/southampton-manager-news-open-talks-job-st-marys/) interest in Steven Gerrard and Dean Smith, so it remains to be seen whether the former Everton boss is targeted.

### The Latest: Open to talks

In an interview with [GIVEMESPORT](https://www.givemesport.com/southampton-manager-news-open-talks-job-st-marys/), Jones indicated that the Englishman could be interested in the job, despite holding some reservations about it, in light of Southampton’s struggles.

The transfer insider said: *“My early tip on the Lampard link is that he would be open to hearing more about it but is slightly sceptical of the idea of jumping from one chaotic relegation-threatened club to another crisis club.*

*“But, at the end of the day, it’s pretty rare you get to join a well-run club at this stage of the season.*

*“One of the keys to an appointment could be the type of bonus they are putting on the table here to keep the club up. I get the impression that incentive might be needed for quite a few of the managers currently being mentioned.”*

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### The Verdict: Right call?

The Saints are currently [four](https://www.premierleague.com/tables) points from safety in the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/), and so it would be a real boost if they were able to appoint a new manager who has experience in this kind of situation.

That would be one major advantage to appointing Lampard, who [favours](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/frank-lampard/profil/trainer/60805) an attacking 4-3-3 formation, as he was able to [lead](https://theathletic.com/4176885/2022/05/19/everton-avoid-relegation-after-3-2-comeback-win-over-crystal-palace/) Everton to safety from relegation last season, with the Toffees eventually finishing [16th.](https://www.eurosport.co.uk/football/premier-league/2021-2022/standings.shtml)

However, the 44-year-old was unable to build on the previous campaign, picking up just [three](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/frank-lampard/profil/trainer/60805) wins in 20 Premier League matches this season, and this very poor recent record indicates that it is probably best if Southampton pursue other options.