Sunderland boss Steve Bruce admits he maintains interest in Schalke striker Kevin Kuranyi.

The Black Cats have made an enquiry over Schalke frontman Kuranyi, and while Bruce does not expect that to go anywhere this month, he is adamant he is not looking for a replacement for Kenwyne Jones.

He said: "Kevin Kuranyi would be of interest to most clubs, he is a fantastic player - but it isn't going to happen.

"He is not going to go anywhere, I wouldn't have thought. From what I am hearing, he is going to try to win the league with Schalke and be a Bosman in the summer.

"If he is a Bosman in the summer, I am sure he will have 50 clubs around Europe wanting his signature.

"I haven't looked - and this is the gospel truth - I haven't looked at striking options. I am very, very comfortable in what I have got."