Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio is reportedly keen to add Inter Milan scout Valentino Angeloni to his set-up at the Stadium of Light.
The Italian, who has been open about his desire to strengthen the Black Cats squad this summer, has been looking to replace the recently-departed Bryan Robson.
It is understood that Di Canio is eager to implement a new scouting system with Angeloni at the helm, according to ITV Sport.
Angeloni has been part of Inter's scouting team since March last year.