Jack Rodwell is set for crunch talks over his future at Manchester City.
Sunderland and Everton head a queue of Premier League rivals chasing the midfielder's signature.
The Sunderland Echo says City are thought to be ready to let the England international leave the Etihad this summer, either on loan or permanently.
But City sources claim there has still been no firm talks with any interested suitors over Rodwell, who has made just seven Premier League starts since arriving in a £12million deal from Everton two years ago.
