Alex Neil on Stoke City's radar as Sunderland hope to keep their head coach ahead of Norwich City clash
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Neil has reportedly been given permission to speak to the Potters about the vacant position and is the clear favourite with bookmakers to take charge at the bet365 Stadium.
Sunderland are preparing to face Neil’s former club Norwich City at the Stadium of Light on Saturday, yet Neil’s press conference has been pushed back to 2pm when it was originally scheduled for 9am at the Academy of Light.
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The Athletic have since claimed there ‘is growing on Wearside’ that Neil is likely to depart and fill the vacancy at Stoke.’
Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie has also reported Neil has been given permission to speak to the Potters, while Sunderland are hopeful they can keep the Scot.