Sunderland are keen for Dick Advocaat to stay next season.

The Daily Mail says Advocaat could remain in charge of Sunderland next season after admitting for the first time that talks are planned over his future.

The Dutch boss met with owner Ellis Short this week and the American billionaire expressed his delight with the recent revival.

Sunderland have won three from six since Advocaat's arrival and are now two points clear of danger ahead of Saturday's visit of relegation rivals Leicester City.