Roy Keane was tight-lipped after being put on the spot to discuss his links with the Sunderland job on live television.
The Manchester United legend has been heavily linked with taking the vacant managerial position at the Stadium of Light, having achieved promotion with the Blackcats in 2007.
Keane was a pundit for United's FA Cup fourth-round tie against Middlesbrough on Friday and ITV presenter Mark Pougatch kicked off the show by asking the Irishman about the recent negotiations.