Sunderland are ready to open the bidding for Ipswich Town striker Connor Wickham.
The Mail on Sunday says Sunderland manager Steve Bruce is set to spark a summer race to sign 18-year-old Ipswich Town striker Wickham.
Sunderland - flush following the £20million sale of Jordan Henderson to Liverpool, who are also interested in Wickham - are ready to bid about £10m.
The Black Cats hope the attraction of regular first-team football in the Premier League will be a factor in his decision.
