Source: SKY_Sports
Mancini in Black Cats claim
Roberto Mancini claims he has received an offer from Sunderland to manage the club.
The former Inter Milan boss was linked with the role at Sunderland last week as they search for a new manager.
Mancini revealed to Sky Sports News earlier this weekend he was flattered to be linked with the Sunderland job.
But now the former Leicester forward says he has been offered the chance to succeed Ricky Sbragia at the Stadium of Light
"I am honoured to have had an offer from Sunderland Football Club. It is a fantastic opportunity," Mancini told Sky Italia.
"It will be truly wonderful to lead such a prestigious and historic club in England after a year of sitting on the sidelines.
"I feel I am ready to start again with immense enthusiasm."
Wigan boss Steve Bruce remains firm favourite to take over at Sunderland with Latics chairman Dave Whelan confirming he has given The Black Cats permission to talk to Bruce.
Whelan has imposed a deadline of Sunday for Sunderland to agree a compensation package of £3million for Bruce as he looks for a decision to be made either way.
