Southampton are asking for more time to complete an internal review after being charged with spying on Championship play-off rivals Middlesbrough. According to reports, the club requests an extension to allow it to assess the allegations and complete its own review before any further process related to the charge proceeds. The decision comes as the play-off situation remains a key focus, with attention on how any disciplinary or regulatory outcomes could affect preparations and timing around the fixtures. BBC Sport reports that Southampton’s request is aimed at giving the club sufficient time to conduct its internal review following the charge. The same development is echoed by other outlets, indicating that Southampton’s next steps are centred on gathering information internally and responding to the allegations within the extended timeframe. At this stage, details of the specific claims and the findings of the club’s review are not reported, and no final outcome has been stated in the provided summaries.