Sunderland not rushing into managerial appointment amid Roy Keane speculation

Roy Keane was giving nothing away as he carried out his television duties. Picture: Nick Potts

Sunderland are determined not to be rushed into replacing head coach Lee Johnson amid speculation that Roy Keane could be ready to return to Wearside.

The former Manchester United and Republic of Ireland skipper, who was manager at the Stadium of Light between August 2006 and December 2008, is understood to be among a series of potential candidates interviewed by the Black Cats’ hierarchy over the weekend.