Sam Allardyce has no interest in taking the manager's job at Sunderland.
The Daily Telegraph reports that Allardyce, who parted ways with West Ham United at the culmination of the Premier League season, has told the Black Cats he does not want to step into the hot-seat at the Stadium of Light.
60-year old Allardyce spent four years in east London and is reportedly looking to take some time away from football.
The former Bolton, Newcastle United and Blackburn Rovers boss was recently installed as the bookmakers favourite to replace Dick Advocaat on Wearside but it appears as though those bets are now off.