Sunderland are currently searching for a replacement for Simon Grayson.
According to the Daily Mail, Ally McCoist is keen on taking the job at Sunderland.
McCoist, who represented Sunderland back in his playing days, is keen to try and turn around his former side’s fortunes.
And the Scottish boss has let it be known that he is interested in a return to the Stadium of Light.
McCoist’s only managerial experience so far has come at Glasgow Rangers, but he is understood to be keen to get back in the hot seat again.
McCoist has actually been linked with the vacant Rangers job, but the Sunderland post could appeal over a return to Ibrox.
Sunderland are currently in 22nd place in the Championship table, after what has been a highly disappointing opening to the campaign.
The Black Cats have only won once in the league, with relegation concerns growing by the game.
Sunderland have placed Billy McKinlay and Robbie Stockdale in temporary charge, as they assess their options.
Sunderland are next in action at the weekend, when they take on Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium.
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