Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole is aware of interest from Stoke City.
Cattermole will prepare for the Stoke game unfazed by continuing speculation that Potters boss Mark Hughes wants to take him to the Britannia Stadium this month.
The 25-year-old said: "I have heard no different, the manager has come out and said he has heard no different, so I'll go on as normal.
"Yes, it would be difficult, but I am contracted to Sunderland and they make the decisions, not me."
