Olympique Marseille midfield schemer Mathieu Valbuena is courting interest from the Premier League.
The Daily Mail says Sunderland are among clubs to have been offered the chance to sign France international Valbuena.
The 29-year-old is performing well at the World Cup but Marseille are willing to sell for around £8m.
West Ham United have also begun to explore the possibility but are wary Valbuena will want to join one of Europe's elite clubs should he depart France.
