BREAKING NEWS: Sunderland manager spotted challenging Burnley head coach for the 47-year-old head coach position.

Sunderland interested in Raphael Wicky for head coach position, facing competition from Burnley.

Season saw managerial changes, Tony Mowbray was replaced by Michael Beale, who struggled.
Appointment of Wicky would be risky for Sunderland, with fans hoping for the right decision.

Sunderland have shown an interest in Raphael Wicky as they continue to search for their new head coach, although they may face competition for him from Burnley.

The Black Cats endured a miserable campaign, which saw them finish in the bottom half, and the season saw the hierarchy make several managerial changes.

Tony Mowbray started the season in charge, but he was surprisingly dismissed, with Michael Beale named as his replacement, but the ex-Rangers chief struggled at the Stadium of Light.

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He lasted just two months in charge, with Mike Dodds overseeing the final part of the season, as Sunderland ended with a wretched run.

Sunderland consider Raphael Wicky

Since Beale’s exit back in February, owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and sporting director Kristjaan Speakman have been looking for a long-term appointment, and a host of names have been linked with the vacancy.

And, in a fresh update, The Sun has revealed that Wicky is a target.

The 47-year-old was most recently in charge of Swiss side BSC Young Boys, and he led them to a league and cup double in his first season in charge.

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However, whilst they have gone on to retain their league title, Wicky was sacked back in March, so he is now without a club.

Prior to his work with BSC Young Boys, Wicky was head coach at FC Basel in 2017, having spent years coaching their youth teams, where he impressed.

Wicky also had a spell with the USA U17 side and then MLS outfit Chicago Fire before he returned to Switzerland.

Interestingly, the update does confirm that Wicky is only a potential candidate for the Black Cats, with Will Still remaining the number one choice for Louis-Dreyfus.