Chris Coleman wants to remain as manager of Sunderland even if they are relegated to League One.
The Black Cats are eight points from safety with six games to play and could be down as soon as Tuesday if results do not go their way in the coming days.
Owner Ellis Short has tried and failed to sell the club and is yet to speak to Coleman, who was appointed in November.
But the former Wales boss has admitted for the first time that he wants to rebuild the club regardless of which division they are in next season, preferably with new investors.