David Moyes will be allowed to appointment some of his own staff at Sunderland.
The Sun says he will be installed as Sunderland manager this weekend.
Moyes could bring in long-term allies Steve Round and Jimmy Lumsden as part of his backroom team.
The Black Cats also want to keep hold of Robbie Stockdale and Paul Bracewell.
Moyes will be Sunderland's fourth manager in just 16 months and seventh in five years.