"Sunderland have decided on their favourite for the position of head coach - Nazariy Rusyn will be led by Michael Beale, who was Steven Gerrard's assistant.
The English club will soon introduce the former Scottish Rangers coach Michael Beale, according to well-known insider Fabrizio Romano.
Michael Beale was Steven Gerrard's assistant at Scottish Rangers and English Aston Villa.
It will be recalled that Rusyn has played 12 matches for the Black Cats in all official tournaments this season: one goal and two assists.