Southampton are preparing to sack disgraced boss Tonda Eckert following the explosive ‘Spygate’ scandal.

What happened?

The scandal has rocked the club and left their reputation severely damaged.

Why it matters for Southampton

The Saints are currently 4th in the Championship, with 72 points from 42 games, and recent form WWWWW. Their last result was a 2-1 win over Middlesbrough on 2026-05-12.

What comes next?

The club is in advanced talks for Hearts starlet, and are determined not to miss out on another target. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 4th in Championship | | Points | 72 | | Recent form | WWWWW | | Last result | Southampton 2-1 Middlesbrough | The Saints have already missed out on one target and are looking to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season. West Ham are also looking to sign a £20m-rated Champ star, and are pushing hard to complete the deal. Leeds are preparing to press ahead with their long-standing interest in a 22-year-old midfielder, with sources confirming that Farke currently leads the race. The Whites are seen as ‘frontrunners’ to sign the 32-cap midfielder, with Southampton naming their price. The transfer window is set to be an exciting one for the Saints, with several deals in the pipeline. As of 25 Jun 2026, the club is looking to build on their recent success and push for promotion to the Premier League.