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title: "Southampton dealt ‘crazy’ Jesse Marsch manager news"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League News"
published: "2023-02-16T20:15:43Z"
modified: "2023-02-16T20:15:43Z"
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# Southampton dealt ‘crazy’ Jesse Marsch manager news

**[Southampton](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/southampton-fc-news/) reporter Jacob Tanswell has claimed Jesse Marsch’s collapsed appointment comes as a ‘shock’ and ‘crazy’ for two key reasons.**

### The Lowdown: Saints talks go nowhere…

Earlier this week, it was widely [believed](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11748807/Southampton-set-appoint-Jesse-Marsch-new-manager-positive-talks.html) that Marsch, after leaving Leeds United, was nailed on to become Southampton’s next [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) boss.

The Saints sacked Nathan Jones and swiftly moved on the American, and after holding talks, it was believed that an agreement was[imminent.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/southampton-fc-news/southampton-jesse-march-manager-news-rumours-updates/)

However, the move then went nowhere and negotiations broke down, with Tanswell sharing why it is such a ‘shock’ bit of news.

### The Latest: Tanswell makes claim after failed Southampton move…

Taking to [Twitter,](https://twitter.com/J_Tanswell/status/1625865204880797696) the reporter has called Marsch’s failed move ‘genuinely crazy’ for two key reasons – mainly because the contract conditions were seen as ‘favourable’ and the feeling was ‘positive’.

He explained:

*“Genuinely crazy as the contingencies in place with Marsch (initial six-month deal with an option to extend) were seen as favourable and the feeling was positive it would be worked out after Monday’s meeting.*

*“A shock and a setback.”*

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### The Verdict: Blessing in disguise?

Marsch comes across as eloquent and intelligent when speaking to the media and also possesses a real energy behind-the-scenes – as evident by his [passionate dressing room speech](https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/12619476/jesse-marschs-passionate-dressing-room-speech-after-leeds-survive) when Leeds avoided relegation last year.

However, the Whites dismissed Leipzig’s former boss due to their lack of faith he could keep the Elland Road side in this division – making you wonder if he would have been the right man for Southampton.

In terms of other candidates, assistant and current interim coach Ruben Selles is [highly thought of](https://twitter.com/J_Tanswell/status/1625903624474832912) in the Saints dressing room and free agents like Marcelo Gallardo carry plenty of pedigree.

The latter man in particular is an attractive candidate, having been [linked with a move to St. Mary’s](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-southampton-battle-leeds-united-to-lure-top-manager-target-marcelo-gallardo/) and even being [likened](https://twitter.com/LastWordOnSpurs/status/1393506996985413632) to Mauricio Pochettino.

Currently a free agent, we believe Gallardo is the right man and Southampton should do all they can to appoint the Argentine.