Sunderland close to appointing former Rangers manager Michael Beale

Beale all-but rubber-stamped as Tony Mowbray’s successorFormer QPR manager set to watch Saturday’s game from stands

Sunderland are in advanced talks with Michael Beale and a deal to make the 43-year-old Londoner their new head coach is all but rubber-stamped.

Negotiations have progressed to the point where the former QPR and Rangers manager is expected to watch Saturday’s Championship match at Bristol City from the stands.

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