Adam Johnson could feature for new boss Dick Advocaat in Sunderland 's fight for survival after the club confirmed it will 'review its position ' regarding his suspension . Sunderland banned Johnson , 27 , pending the outcome of a police investigation after he was arrested on March 2 on suspicion of sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl . On Tuesday Johnson 's bail was extended by five weeks until April 23 . The club said in a statement : 'Following the decision by the police , the club will be reviewing its position . ' Adam Johnson , pictured with girlfriend Stacey Flounders , has had his bail extended until April 23 . The 27-year-old winger could feature for new manager Dick Advocaat in Sunderland 's fight for survival . The gates at Johnson 's £1.85million mansion were shut following his arrest earlier this month . Johnson has been training with a fitness coach and if the club decide to lift his suspension the £10million winger could play his first match at home in the Tyne-Wear derby against Newcastle on Easter Sunday . Johnson scored the only goal at St James ' Park in the reverse fixture in December and it would prove a hostile environment in which to return . Before that , Sunderland travel to West Ham on Saturday with Advocaat in charge for the first time . Sportsmail understands that regardless of whether Advocaat keeps them in the Premier League , he will return to Holland in May . There is a feeling in his homeland that his wife , Dieuwke , has allowed the 67-year-old to fulfil his ambition of managing in England before he retires . Former Manchester City player Johnson has been suspended by Sunderland since his arrest . Johnson played 81 minutes of Sunderland 's 2-0 defeat by Manchester United shortly before being arrested . Johnson , pictured playing against Switzerland in 2011 , has 12 England caps to his name . Sunderland owner Ellis Short said : 'Dick has an incredible c.v. and vast experience of managing at the very highest level . We have one aim only now — to climb the table . ' Advocaat said : 'Sunderland is a big club and I am very much looking forward to the challenge . I ca n't wait to get started . ' But Sunderland do not see the former Rangers and Holland chief as a long-term option . It is understood sporting director Lee Congerton will speak to Real Madrid assistant Paul Clement — with whom he worked at Chelsea — about a summer appointment . At 42 and with a reputation as one of Europe 's finest coaches , Clement is the sort of head coach the club want to bring stability and long-term vision . Peter Lovenkrands , who was signed by Advocaat during his time at Ibrox , told Sportsmail he is among the best managers he has worked under . Dick Advocaat , pictured here in charge of PSV Eindhoven in 2012 , has taken over at Sunderland . Gus Poyet was sacked by Sunderland with the club just one point above the Premier League relegation zone . Sunderland supporters turned on manager Poyet after their side were thrashed 4-0 by Aston Villa at home . 'He was excellent at what he did , ' said the Dane , who went on to play for Newcastle . 'When I first signed I had a lot of problems with injuries and I remember my hamstring going for about the fourth time . I was sat on the bench nearly in tears . He came across , put his arm around me and told me everything would be OK . It was a nice touch and he had that in him . ' A lot of people thought he was a dictator , and he could be quite intimidating , but deep down I thought he was a decent and nice man . 'He had a good sense of humour and the lads loved him . He used to swear all the time in training but we did n't have a clue and it was only the Dutch players who told us — we soon picked up the translation ! ' Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article .
Adam Johnson 's bail has been extended by five weeks to April 23 . Premier League confirm it will 'review its position ' on Johnson 's suspension . The club banned Johnson pending the outcome of a police investigation .