Sunderland are interested in signing Liverpool's out-of-favour striker Fabio Borini, according to Sky Sports.

Borini rejected a £14m move to the Stadium of Light last summer, stating at the time that he was ready to stay and fight for a place in Brendan Rodgers squad.

The 24 year old previously enjoyed a successful loan spell at Sunderland in the 2012/13 season where he scored seven goals in 32 appearances. derby.