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Sunderland battling Newcastle for Anita

Sky Sports is reporting that Sunderland and fierce local rivals Newcastle United are battling it out for Ajax ace Vurnon Anita.

Newcastle have had a bid rejected by Ajax for Anita with the Dutch giants thought to be holding out for a fee in the region of £10-£12million for the 23 year old Holland international.

Ajax are reluctant to lose Anita, but know they would not be able to resist a sizeable offer for the all-action midfielder.

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