BREAKING NEWS: The manager of Sunderland is “at the top” of the shortlist due to “interest” in the League One star.

Get all the most recent information about Sunderland as they get ready to play Blackburn Rovers on Easter Monday.

As they aim for a top half finish, Sunderland are currently getting ready for their Easter Monday matchup at home against Blackburn Rovers. On Good Friday, the Black Cats defeated Cardiff City away from home to cut their deficit with the Bluebirds.

While the search for a new permanent manager continues ahead of the following season, Mike Dodds will want to see his team continue to improve towards the end of the current campaign. We have compiled all of the most recent information about the Stadium of Light in the meantime.

‘Interest’ in Heckingbottom

Paul Heckingbottom, the former manager of Sheffield United, is reportedly a target for Sunderland. The Black Cats are looking to replace Michael Beale on a full-time basis, and Alan Nixon reports that Heckingbottom is at the top of their list of contenders.

Heckingbottom was fired following a dismal start to this season, despite leading the Blades back to the Premier League the previous year. However, there were further causes, including as the sales of important players and the lack of investment prior to Sheffield United’s Premier League comeback.

Claims that tickle

According to the same publication, Sunderland is considering Wigan Athletic goalkeeper Sam Tickle. Since Anthony Patterson has been Sunderland’s primary goalkeeper, there have been rumors that Sunderland wants to strengthen the position.

Tickle, who has a deal with Wigan through 2026, has been a consistent player this season, starting 13 games with no goals allowed. Tickle is rumored to have attracted interest from other teams, and Wigan will struggle to hold onto its attractive goalie considering that they will not make the playoffs this year.