Sunderland want to appoint Francesco Farioli as their head coach for next season, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Italian journalist has reported on Twitter that Sunderland really appreciate Farioli.
The Black Cats have the 34-year-old Italian manager at the top of their list for next season.
Romano has added that Sunderland are not the only club who are keen on securing the services of Farioli.
Clubs in Italy, Portugal and Turkey are also looking at the 34-year-old, according to the journalist.
Tony Mowbray is in charge of Sunderland at the moment.
The 59-year-old was appointed the Sunderland boss in the summer of 2022.
Sunderland want Francesco Farioli as their head coach
Sunderland are sixth in the Championship table at the moment with 65 points from 44 matches.
The Black Cats are level on points with Millwall and Blackburn Rovers, who are seventh and eighth respectively in the standings.
Blackburn have played 43 games.
Former Premier League club Sunderland could still finish in the Championship playoffs this season.
It will be interesting to see if Sunderland let go of Mowbray at the end of the current campaign even if he guides the Black Cats to promotion to the Premier League for next season.
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