Sunderland are set to appoint Kristjaan Speakman from Birmingham City as their new sporting director.
FootballInsider247 claims that the 41-year-old is in advanced talks to take up the role at the Stadium of Light.
The 41-year-old has spent the last 14 years working at the Blues and had been lined up for a similar role at St. Andrews last year before a late U-turn from the club's hierarchy.
Football Insider claims that a source at the club has confirmed he is in pole position to take charge of the Black Cats recruitment set up.
The Black Cats are still on the search for a new manager after sacking Phil Parkinson on Sunday evening.
Danny Cowley is the bookmakers favourite to take over at the Stadium of Light, with Lee Johnson and Paul Cook also among the favourites.
