Cats offer honours Mancini

Roberto Mancini claims he is honoured to have been approached by Sunderland to fill their managerial vacancy. The Italian coach, who has been out of work for 10 months following his departure from Internazionale, has revealed he has been approached by the Black Cats to succeed Ricky Sbragia. Wigan Athletic boss Steve Bruce was believed to be the frontrunner for the Stadium of Light job. However, Mancini, who led Inter to three successive Serie A title before being dumped in favour of Jose Mourinho last summer, is clear that he has been offered the job. "I am honoured to have had an offer from Sunderland Football Club. It is a fantastic opportunity," he told Sky Italia. "It will be truly wonderful to lead such a prestigious and historic club in England after a year of sitting on the sidelines. "I feel I am ready to start again with immense enthusiasm."