ENGLAND: Sam Allardyce To Replace Roy Hodgson

Celebrated English trainer, Sam Allardyce is set to replace the departed Roy Hodgson  as the next manager after leaving his team’s preseason programme in Austria.

The veteran trainer cut short his preseason schedule with Sunderland on the back of a concrete offer from the English FA.

Sam remained the only English coach in the race and has already expressed his readiness to work with the expected  new coaching staff of The Three Lions.

The Sunderland boss returned home for a scheduled meeting with the high ranking officials of the Football Association, led by its chairman.

“Big Sam”, as he is popularly known, will reportedly shake off competition  from Jurgen Klinsman, Roberto Mancini and Glenn Hoddle.

The FA however hinted at appointing Gareth Southgate as the interim manager if  their search extends into September.

If appointed, the 61-year-old Allardyce will be tasked with booking a place for the Three Lions in the next FIFA World Cup; Russia 2018.

Roy Hodgson stepped down after the English  National team were bundled out of the just-ended Euros by Iceland.

ENGLAND: Sam Allardyce To Replace Roy Hodgson

Adamant: Sunderland To BID AGAIN For Swansea"s Andre Ayew

Sunderland are set to make a second bid for Swansea’s Andre Ayew after seeing their first offer rejected.

Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce is looking to bolster his side’s attacking options during this month’s transfer window and has targeted a move for Ghana international Ayew.

Ayew only joined Swansea last summer after the Welsh club beat a host of sides to land the forward on a free transfer from Marseille.

The 26-year-old started the season in fine form for Swansea, scoring three goals in his first four games and was rewarded with the Premier League Player of the Month award for August.

Ayew has gone on to score a further four goals for the Swans and scored in last week’s defeat to suitors Sunderland.

Swansea are reluctant to lose Ayew this month, especially to one of their relegation rivals in Sunderland, and sources have told ESPN FC they have already rejected one offer in the region of £11 million for the forward this month.

However, Sunderland are refusing to give up on their pursuit of Ayew with Allardyce seeing the player as someone who prove the difference for his side in their battle to stay up and the Black Cats are ready to make an improved bid as they look to further test Swansea’s resolve.

Adamant: Sunderland To BID AGAIN For Swansea"s Andre Ayew