Sunderland may splash out on a fee for Liverpool striker Fabio Borini.
The Daily Mail says AC Milan are interested in a loan for the Italian striker but Liverpool would prefer to recoup the £12million they paid for the striker in 2012.
Getting Borini on a temporary basis wouldn't be an option for Sunderland anyway once they complete the loan signing of Uruguay defender Sebastian Coates, also from Liverpool.
Premier League rules don't allow clubs to sign more than one player on loan from the same team. It will depend on Liverpool and Sunderland agreeing a fee and the player being happy with his personal terms.
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