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'I have made it clear, I'd like to go back in as a manager': Roy Keane confirms he had an interview for the Sunderland job TODAY... but insists 'the contract has got to be right' as he waits to hear whether he will return to the club

Roy Keane has hinted that he has held talks with Sunderland over the club's managerial vacancy, as the Manchester United legend admitted he would like to return to the dugout.

Sportsmail revealed on Thursday that the Black Cats have held talks with their former manager over a return to the Stadium of Light, with chiefs confident the no-nonsense Irishman will provide the spark needed to gain promotion.

Keane enjoyed a wildly successful term at Sunderland, gaining promotion to the Premier League, but has not held a managerial position since leaving Ipswich in 2011.