Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is keen to sign permanently on-loan Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha.
Onuoha has been an ever-present for Sunderland this season.
"Nedum has been a big player for us and I'd love to make him permanent," said Bruce.
City aren't expected to stand in Onuoha's way should he choose to move on.
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