Micah Richards has joked his bags are packed amid Sunderland's plans to interview to Roy Keane over what would be a sensational return.
The League One side are looking to appoint a new manager after Lee Johnson's dismissal on Sunday on the back of a 6-0 defeat at Bolton which left them third in the table, two points off second.
Sportsmail reported on Wednesday that the club’s hierarchy are hoping to speak with former boss Keane in the coming days, 13 years on from his departure from the North East.
Keane first took the job at the Stadium of Light in 2006 and led the club to promotion
Reacting to the news, Keane's Sky Sports co-pundit Richards joked that he could get the job as the Irishman's assistant.