‘Could be tempted’: Alan Nixon claims ‘outstanding’ coach is now as ‘shock candidate’ for Sunderland job

A manager labelled ‘outstanding’ by Jurgen Klopp has been linked with the Sunderland job.

Sunderland are still deep in their search for a new manager, a week on from the final day of the campaign

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The Black Cats have been without a permanent head coach since Michael Beale was sacked earlier this year, while Mike Dodds has since taken interim charge.

There is a lot of pressure on Sunderland to get this appointment right after a disastrous second season back in the Championship, in which they have only won eight games since Tony Mowbray left before Christmas.

Will Still, Danny Rohl and Rene Maric had appeared to be three names on their shortlist in recent weeks, while Jermain Defoe had also thrown his own name into the hat.

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Journalist Alan Nixon has reported that Bo Svensson could now ‘appeal’ to Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and Kristjaan Speakman.

Speaking on his Patreon, Nixon said: “Danish coach Bo Svensson is emerging as a shock candidate for the Sunderland vacancy.

“Svensson is available after leaving German side Mainz and has been short listed by the Black Cats as they look for a new boss.

“Sunderland have considered going for experience and looked at Paul Heckingbottom after his work taking Sheffield United to the top flight. Will Still is also available after leaving Reims.

“However Svensson may appeal more and could be tempted to go to the Championship if they can match his ambitions.

The 44-year-old guided the club to third place in 2. Liga, and taken them to second place after 13 games the following season, before returning to Mainz as their new manager in 2021.

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