1 week Ago By James Beavis
RB Leipzig have performed a U-turn on the idea of appointing Southampton target Danny Rohl as their next manager, according to the print edition of Bild. Saints have identified Rohl as their top target to replace Ivan Juric according to GIVEMESPORT sources, as the young German coach has really impressed with the job he's done at Sheffield Wednesday. RB Leipzig Perform U-turn on Rohl Appointment According to Bild, the 35-year-old wasn't initially on Leipzig's shortlist as they look to hire a permanent replacement for Marco Rose after he was sacked last month.
However, the Bundesliga club are now discussing Rohl internally as a 'real option' for the vacancy , after changing their stance on his lack of experience as a manager. GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Danny Rohl signed a new long-term deal with Sheffield Wednesday in May 2024. Leipzig are also targeting two more English-based managers in Crystal Palace's Oliver Glasner and Brighton and Hove Albion's Fabian Hurzeler, but neither are said to be particularly keen on the job.
The interest from the Red Bull club could be a worry for Championship-bound Southampton, given they are just one point and one place away from securing a Champions League spot for next season in the Bundesliga. Rohl is Top Candidate for Southampton Job Sport Republic wanted to appoint Rohl to replace Russell Martin in December after he was sacked following a 5-0 home defeat by Tottenham Hotspur, but they were unable to come to an agreement with Wednesday owner Dejphon Chansiri. According to GIVEMESPORT sources, Southampton are confident that Rohl would prefer to join them over staying at Sheffield Wednesday should they miss out on the play-offs, which now looks set to happen.
Will Still vs Liam Rosenior vs Danny Rohl (Current Jobs) Still Rohl Rosenior Matches 31 84 31 Win percentage 41.94% 39.29% 48.
39% Rohl has received plenty of praise for even getting the Owls into contention for the top six, having worked under strict financial conditions at Hillsborough. With Southampton's parachute payments, he'd have more to work with should he make the switch to St Mary's, while the south coast outfit will look to keep most of their squad together for a promotion push next term. Sign up to The GIVEMESPORT Report to get exclusive daily updates from Fabrizio Romano, Ben Jacobs, Dean Jones and Tom Bogert sent straight to your inbox.
Southampton are eyeing the 44-year-old as a potential candidate to replace Ivan Juric at St Mary’s. All statistics according to Transfermarkt - correct as of 11-04-25..
