Is Roy keen on life Down Under?

Roy Keane is being linked to a return to management — in Australia’s A League.

The former Sunderland and Ipswich boss has been concentrating on media work since being sacked by the Tractor Boys 13 months ago but is anxious to resume his career in management.

Whether Keane would be open to such a radical upheaval in his personal life is questionable however, even if the ex-Republic of Ireland and Manchester United skipper accepts that he is unlikely to pick up a top-tier job in England.

The Corkman has been linked with Sydney FC, with Vitezslav Lavicka expected to depart at the end of the current A League season.

An ambitious club, Sydney have also been mentioned as possible destinations for Gianfranco Zola and Dwight Yorke.

Jim Magilton recently became the first Irishman to manage in the A League, having taken over Melbourne Victory on a caretaker basis, but the former Shamrock Rovers assistant manager has managed to oversee just one win in eight games.