Sunderland manager David Moyes will hold crunch talks with owner Ellis Short in London on Monday.
The Scot did not travel back to Wearside with his players after their thumping defeat at Stamford Bridge.
Speaking after the game, Moyes had the air of a man who believes he is staying, he said: 'We're well under way with things behind the scenes.
'We're well under way with things behind the scenes.