Allardyce is the front-runner for the England
job and Sunderland confirmed they had
allowed talks to take place earlier this week. Allardyce flew back to the UK from
Sunderland's pre-season training camp and
met FA chief David Gill. He has since flown back to meet up with the
squad as they prepare for the new season and
the FA have insisted they will not be rushed
into a decision. But the Black Cats are contemplating their next
move if Allardyce does leave having steered
them away from relegation last season. David Moyes remains the favourite with Sean
Dyche and Frank de Boer also in the running. But bookmaker Betway have priced
Manchester United legend Giggs at 9/1 to get
the job. Giggs left United earlier this month to pursue a
managerial career after being overlooked for
the job there. Jose Mourinho took the Old Trafford hot seat
and insisted there would have been room for
Giggs at the club but they couldn't come to an agreement.