FORMER Millwall manager Dennis Wise is set to accept an offer from Southampton manager Harry Redknapp to join the south coast club.

The 38-year-old, who left the Lions at the end of the season following a public fall-out with incoming chairman Jeff Burnige, had been expected to stay in management, but has been persuaded to play for one final season.

His agent Eric Hall said: "Dennis proved he liked a challenge at Millwall and that he still wants to play."