Sunderland manager Simon Grayson is keen on signing Bournemouth winger Max Gradel, according to the Chronicle.

Gradel joined Bournemouth from St. Etienne back in the summer of 2015 but a combination of injuries as well as lack of opportunities have meant that the 29-year-old has not proven to be a success at the Vitality Stadium over the past two seasons.

As a result, it is widely expected that Gradel will be leaving Bournemouth this summer.

And according to reports from the Chronicle, Sunderland boss Simon Grayson is keen on reuniting with the ex-Leeds United star at the Stadium of Light this summer.