Sunderland caretaker boss Ricky Sbragia is determined to keep Kieran Richardson away from Bolton Wanderers.
"I'd love to keep Kieran," Sbragia told Sky Sports News. "Kieran is a big player for the club.
"I think, to date, he has probably played the most games in the Premiership he's ever played in one season.
"He scored on Saturday (against Hull). He is maturing, he's got a lot of ability and can be a big player."