Southampton are still expected to land Martin despite the disagreement between the two clubs, with the 37-year-old’s backroom staff also expected to swap south Wales for the south coast of England.

It was something that appealed to Southampton and why they were so determined to take him from the Swans after relegation in 2023, a move that turned acrimonious when Swansea took Martin to court.

It was something that appealed to Southampton and why they were so determined to take him from the Swans after relegation in 2023, a move that turned acrimonious when Swansea took Martin to court.