Sam Allardyce is ready to sign a new deal with Sunderland.

The Sun says Allardyce, 61, is staying and signing an improved deal, is going to run the transfer side of the club and will have money to improve the Wearsiders' squad.

Allardyce and owner Ellis Short have thrashed out a masterplan on the future of the Black Cats that will see him stay at the helm for next season and beyond.

The former West Ham and Newcastle gaffer is signing up for a longer stay but it is all part of a rolling contract that will make sure both sides have security.