LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 29: Steve Cook of Queens Park Rangers and Martí Cifuentes, manager of Queens Park Rangers celebrating after the Sky Bet Championship match between Queens Park Rangers and Birmingham City at Loftus Road on March 29, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Dylan Hepworth/MB Media/Getty Images)
Marti Cifuentes remains on Sunderland’s shortlist in their search for a new manager.
Sunderland look to be running out of names to replace Michael Beale after recently being turned down by Liam Rosenior.
The Black Cats have been linked with the likes of Will Still, Bo Svensson and Pascal Jansen, but all three have find new clubs elsewhere.
The most recent name to emerge is Cifuentes, who has been at QPR since being handed the task of saving them from relegation in October.
The Spaniard succeeded in keeping them up, with the London outfit finishing level on points with Sunderland.
Cifuentes is believed to be of interest to Sunderland, but they face the obstacle of a six-figure compensation fee if they want to lure him to Wearside.
The 41-year-old is believed to be very highly-rated at Loftus Road, with fans there eager to see him remain at the club beyond the summer.
The feeling appears to be mutual in their squad too, with defender Steve Cook speaking very highly of his coach.
