BPL: Poyet set to be named Sunderland boss - report

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Controversial Uruguayan Gus Poyet looks set to be appointed manager of English Premier League strugglers Sunderland, according to the BBC on Monday.

The 45-year-old -- who was sacked by his previous club Brighton for gross misconduct at the end of last season -- had admitted earlier this season he had been watching several of the teams likely to struggle as he thought he would have a chance of getting the job should their manager be sacked.

According to the BBC, Poyet has held talks with Sunderland owner Ellis Short about a three year contract.

Poyet, a former Uruguay international midfielder, enjoyed a successful four-year spell with Brighton, guiding them to promotion to the second tier Championship and then to the play-offs last term.

However, off the field matters intervened in May when he was suspended and then following an enquiry was sacked for gross misconduct, though, Brighton refused to reveal what it was.

Sunderland are bottom of the table with just one point after seven matches of the campaign.