Sunderland could be about to offer Ryan Giggs his first job in management, according to Ladbrokes.
The former Manchester United winger has been installed as the early 9/2 favourite for the vacancy, following David Moyes's resignation on Monday.
The bookies have placed the Welshman ahead of the likes of Alan Pardew (5/1), Nigel Pearson and Garry Monk (both 8/1).
Alex Apati, of Ladbrokes, said: "It wasn't too long ago Giggsy was filling in for Moyes at United, and the market currently suggests history will repeat itself at Sunderland."
Next Sunderland Manager betting
- Ryan Giggs - 9/2
- Alan Pardew - 5/1
- Nigel Pearson - 8/1
- Garry Monk - 8/1
- David Wagner - 10/1
- Aitor Karanka - 10/1
- Kevin Phillips - 14/1
- Paul Lambert - 16/1
- Steve McClaren - 16/1
- Julio Arca - 20/1
- Stefan Schwarz - 20/1
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