Jussi Jaaskelainen could be on his way from Bolton Wanderers after new contract talks stalled.
The Finnish keeper's deal at the Reebok ends next summer and Jaaskelainen is demanding a new four-year contract.
The 32-year-old argues these next four years will be the best of his career, says the Mirror.
Sunderland have had a £2million offer rejected, but manager Roy Keane is watching developments.