Sunderland boss Gus Poyet believes he can revive the career of Jack Rodwell.
The Daily Mail says Sunderland and Manchester City have agreed a £7million fee for Rodwell, who has been offered a five-year deal worth up to £65,000 per week.
Rodwell was due to have a medical at the club's Academy of Light training ground on Monday. Poyet believes he can reinvigorate the career of Rodwell, who was tipped for greatness by Everton coaches when he was just 12.
"He was light years ahead of anyone in his age group," said one source close to Rodwell.
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