Sunderland are favourites for Swansea City midfielder Darren Pratley.
talkSPORT says Pratley, off contract in June, will choose Sunderland ahead of rival Bosman offers from Birmingham City and the Swans.
Swansea, who sit fifth in the Championship, turned down a bid for Pratley from promotion rivals Nottingham Forest in January but now look certain to lose him on a free transfer even if they secure promotion the Premier League this season.
And it is understood that Sunderland are on the verge of agreeing a deal to take Pratley to the Stadium of Light in the summer.
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