Sunderland boss Steve Bruce plans to overhaul his squad at the end of the season.

The Sunday Mirror says Bruce is hoping a big clear-out will add a few extra million this summer to the £24m he has coming from the club record sale of England striker Darren Bent to ­Aston Villa.

Heading for the exit door are Paraguay midfielder Cristian ­Riveros, Argentina defender Marcos ­Angeleri, Ireland schemer Andy Reid, Northern ­Ireland defender full-back George McCartney, Anton plus centre backs Nyron Nosworthy and Matt Kilgallon.

Bruce said: "For what we are trying to achieve, it's ­important we finish off the season well."