Sunderland are believed to be showing considerable interest in ex-Everton forward James McFadden.
Sky Sports suggests that the Black Cats are pondering a move for the 29-year old Scotland international who has been without a club after he was released by the Toffees at the end of last season.
McFadden has been training with his former club Motherwell recently but they could not afford his services and now he could be on his way to the Stadium of Light on a short-term deal.
