Paulo Di Canio is reportedly poised to hold talks with Sunderland regarding the club's managerial vacancy later today.

The 44-year-old, who resigned from his position at Swindon Town last month, is the bookmakers' favourite to replace recently sacked boss Martin O'Neill at the Stadium of Light.

According to Sky Sports News, Di Canio is on his way to the North East now and plans to have a meeting at the club this evening.

Swindon was Di Canio's first post in management and he won 54 of his 95 games in charge of the Robins.