The Guardian:
Roy Keane will take over as the new manager of troubled Sunderland tomorrow. Keane agreed terms with the Wearside club yesterday but will not be putting pen to paper until after this afternoon's Championship match against West Bromwich Albion.
Keane met the club's players yesterday morning at the training ground and will be at the Stadium of Light this afternoon. However, the 35-year-old Irishman will not take charge for the game against West Bromwich and will instead begin his first day as a manager tomorrow, although it is is expected that he will be introduced to the fans before today's kick-off.
Sunderland's chairman Niall Quinn and the men from the Drumaville consortium who backed Quinn's summer takeover of the club will be delighted that they have persuaded Keane to move to the club at bottom of the Championship. Today there will be a hope that Sunderland's players respond with an improved performance.
Confirmation from Sunderland came via the club's website yesterday after Keane's visit, accompanied by his lawyer Michael Kennedy, who had discussed the details of the contractual offer with legal representatives from Drumaville.
But it remains unconfirmed whether Brian Kidd will be Keane's assistant. It is understood that Kidd has been approached but the former Manchester United coach is deliberating over a move.
Keane is said to have addressed the Sunderland players yesterday and will have to make swift decisions about the strength of his squad. Money is available and it is expected Keane will make at least one signing before the closure of the transfer window on Thursday.
Per Nilsson, a Sweden defender who plays for Odd Grenland in Norway, said last week that a fee had been agreed with Sunderland and that he wanted to move to England. That transfer could be top of Keane's in-tray tomorrow.
The Sun:
Roy Keane will get a £15million war chest to fire Sunderland back to the Premiership when he is named as their new boss today.
The former Manchester United skipper makes a sensational return to football after agreeing a £2m-a-year deal. Keano met the squad to outline his plans and got a guided tour around the club's training HQ off chairman and old pal Niall Quinn.
A club statement said: "Roy Keane visited Sunderland where he met with players and officials.
"Keane and the club have agreed terms for him to be appointed manager and it's envisaged he will sign a formal contract immediately after the game against West Brom."
The Republic of Ireland legend will sign a two-year rolling contract and over 40,000 fans are expected to pack into the Stadium of Light to welcome the new man in charge.
Keane, 35, is also due to name former Old Trafford No 2 Brian Kidd as his right-hand man as he takes his first steps in management.