Sunderland AFC manager hunt RECAP: Wigan manager 'keen' as ex-Newcastle boss makes 'contact'

The Scot was dismissed earlier this week after a poor start to this season’s League One campaign while a trio of US investors are still in talks over a potential takeover of the North East club.

Donald is expected to make a further update on the takeover situation later this week.

Paul Cook, Daniel Stendel and Gareth Ainsworth have emerged as early front-runners for the job with the bookies.

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