Roy Keane no longer in contention for Sunderland job

Roy Keane
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Former Sunderland boss Roy Keane is no longer in the running to return to the club after the two parties failed to reach an agreement, the PA news agency understands.

Sunderland had held formal talks with Keane after sacking Lee Johnson at the end of last month and it is understood the former Manchester United captain was the leading candidate.

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