Anton Ferdinand's recent bust-up with Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has seen him linked with Italian club Palermo.
The 25-year old defender was questioned by Bruce over a hamstring injury recently and took offence to his manager's lack of faith.
Now there are reports that the Sicilian club are keen to take him on a season-long loan and Bruce could be open to the move as he has enough defensive cover at the Stadium of Light.
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