Sunderland have interviewed former Hull boss Grant McCann as their search for a new manager continues.
Sportsmail revealed yesterday that Roy Keane tops the list of many within the club and will be spoken to about returning to the Stadium of Light, 13 years after he quit as boss.
However, an appointment is unlikely to be confirmed before tomorrow's visit of Doncaster.
Other names in the frame include former Preston boss Alex Neil.
The 6-0 defeat to Bolton forced the board at the Stadium of Light into a decision regarding Lee Johnson's future and he was relieved of his duties - meaning Sunderland are searching for a new boss.