Rio Ferdinand would 'love to see Roy Keane take charge at Sunderland'

Rio Ferdinand says he would 'love' to see Roy Keane take charge at Sunderland as he believes the former Manchester United midfielder has the 'charisma' and 'ability' to succeed at the club.  

However, he suspects Keane may have to adapt his managerial ‘approach’ to deal with the modern-day footballers - claiming the next generation of stars are 'wired very differently’. 

Nevertheless, the League One club are extremely interested in signing Keane as their new manager following the sacking of Lee Johnson last month. Both parties are said to be in negotiations over the vacant role. 

Despite having entered into 'advanced talks', Sunderland are continuing to speak with other candidates in case the deal for the former Manchester United captain collapses. 

Ferdinand has said that he would ‘love’ to see his former team-mate back in management. He believes Keane has the 'charisma' and 'ability' to take Sunderland to the next level.  

‘I’d just love to see him in it. I’d love to see him in there and have another go at it,’ Ferdinand said on his Rio Ferdinand Presents FIVE YouTube channel.

‘I love watching him, he’s very tongue in cheek, he plays a role in the studio now which is good.

‘But I’d like to see that character in and around the training ground and in press conferences before and after game to see how he reacts again.

‘I think he’s always wanted to get back into coaching and managing. This has been a little hobby for him until an opportunity comes.

‘I really hope he does [become Sunderland manager] and he did alright there. He won the Championship in 2006-2007 and he’s somebody that has the charisma, the profile and it’s about proving that he’s got the got the ability now.’

However, Ferdinand worries that Keane's approach