ROY KEANE is OUT of the running for the vacant Sunderland job.
The Manchester United legend managed the Black Cats between 2006-08 and looked certain to return after two interviews in the last week with sporting director Kristjaan Speakman.
Last week Keane spoke optimistically about returning to management on ITV when quizzed on the possibility of taking the role.
He said: "I made it clear over the last few years I would like to go back into football as manager one day.
"But of course the club has to want you and you have to want to go to that club and the contract has be right.
"Let's see what takes shape over the next few days."
And according to The Athletic, it is thought that Keane was offered the position on Wednesday.
But as of Thursday morning, Keane will NOT be the man on the touchline at the Stadium of Light.
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Keane is said to be no longer under consideration for the role.
Former Hull City manager Grant McCann remains in contention, as well as Alex Neil and Sabri Lamouchi.
The feeling is that the club want to appoint a permanent manager before Sunderland's crucial fixture against AFC Wimbledon on Saturday.
Sunderland are currently sat fourth but a loss against League One strugglers Wimbledon could see them lose more ground in the race for automatic promotion.
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