Michael Beale 'expected' to deploy Rangers calling card as Sunderland manager talks reached advanced stage
dailyrecord.co.ukMichael Beale is in "advanced discussions" to become the next manager of Sunderland in a quickfire football return after his Rangers sacking.The Londoner is in the driving seat to take over from Tony Mowbray at the Stadium of Light.
Will Still has been mentioned as a man they are keen on but the promotion play-off chasing Black Cats are now poised to turn to Beale in their pursuit of Premier League football.
The Athletic claim the talks over him becoming boss - just two months are being sacked by Rangers - are at an advanced stage.Just like he did before becoming Light Blues boss when attending Ibrox for what turned out to be one of Giovanni van Bronckhorst's final games against Aberdeen, Beale is "expected" to attend Saturday's clash at the Stadium of Light between his potential new side and Bristol City.
Caretaker Mike Dodds will remain in charge but eyes will begin to glance towards the stands if the 40-year-old does attend.Beale was hailed as the brains behind Steven Gerrard's Rangers operation and moved wiyh him to Aston Villa.
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