Former West Ham United coach Zeljko Petrovic could be on his way to Sunderland.
Dick Advocaat was named new manager to the end of the season this morning after Gus Poyet's sacking.
Petrovic has been a long-term No2 to Advocaat and could follow him to Wearside.
He was assistant manager to Avram Grant during his time in charge at West Ham.