Sunderland manager Alex Neil has agreed to take over at Stoke City, with Tony Mowbray replacing him at the Stadium of Light.
Neil was in the stands for the Potters' 1-0 win over Blackburn Rovers yesterday, and to set to take over as manager of the club imminently following the sacking of Michael O'Neill.
Sunderland, who lost 1-0 at home to Norwich, have moved quickly to replace the 41-year-old, with former Blackburn man Mowbray to take over at the helm once the move is confirmed.
Sunderland revealed on Friday that they had reluctantly granted Neil permission to speak to Stoke after an official approach for his services.