Sunderland's League One rivals set to appoint ex-Leeds United midfielder as manager in surprising move

The Latics appointed Sheridan on a short-term basis over the summer, and he has led the side to seven points from their first 11 games.

But he could be set to make a sudden move elsewhere – with reports suggesting that the 56-year-old could be bound for Swindon Town.

The Sun report that Sheridan, who featured for Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday during a successful playing career, could be about to quit the North West side to head to Wiltshire.

Swindon are in the hunt for a new manager after Richie Wellens opted to move to Salford City earlier this month, and Sheridan has previously worked under owner Lee Power at Irish side Waterford.

Meanwhile, Burton Albion have confirmed that they are the latest League One club to see some of their playing squad return positive COVID-19 tests.

In a statement released on Wednesday, the Brewers confirmed that a number of their players and staff will now self-isolate.

The statement read: “After the latest round of testing, Burton Albion Football Club has had several members of the first team squad and staff confirmed as positive for Covid-19.

“The health and safety of everyone at the club remains our paramount concern and those players and staff affected are now self isolating away from the club.

“No-one testing positive was involved in last night's game.

“The EFL has been notified and we await a decision on whether this weekend’s fixture away at Hull will go ahead.

“We will issue an update as soon as further information becomes available.”

A message from the Football Clubs Editor:

Our aim is to provide you with the best, most up-to-date and most informative Sunderland AFC coverage 365 days a year.

This depth of SAFC coverage costs, so to help us maintain the high-quality reporting that you are used to, please consider taking out a subscription to our new sports-only package here.

Your support is much appreciated. Richard Mennear, Football Clubs Editor