Southampton manager Russell Martin is on the verge of signing a contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2027, following their successful return to the Premier League. Martin's leadership led the team to a fourth-place finish in the Championship and a subsequent win against Leeds United in the play-off final. Talks are underway for a swap deal between Southampton and West Ham involving Kyle Walker-Peters and Flynn Downes, with potential transfers pending. Martin's strategic impact and potential contract extension highlight Southampton's ambitions for the upcoming Premier League season and ongoing recruitment efforts.