Sunderland have already confirmed the arrival of Edouard Michut and are closing in on deals to sign Amad Diallo on loan and Abdoullah Ba on a permanent deal.
The Black Cats are chasing more signatures to back new manager Mowbray before the transfer window slams shut on Thursday night.
And it has been claimed that the Sunderland boss is looking to bring in an experienced goalkeeper for his squad.
The new Sunderland manager is interested in taking Mannone back to the Stadium of Light.
The Italian spent the last two seasons at Monaco and is available on a free transfer this summer.
He could be interested in a return to Sunderland and would have to fight to get game time as Anthony Patterson is the number one.
Mowbray wants the Italian as he is keen to have experienced cover in the goalkeeping department.
Sunderland also have an interest in Manchester United’s Matej Kovar but he is likely to join Salford City, who are prepared to give him guarantees over minutes.
