Sunderland boss Steve Bruce hasn't dropped his interest in Lorient striker Kevin Gameiro.
The Daily Mail says Sunderland are taking another look at £12million striker Gameiro.
Newcastle have had a bid refused while Arsenal and Tottenham are interested in the Lorient man.
Sunderland could have the inside-running thanks to assistant manager Eric Black, a fluent French speaker who still enjoys a high-profile in France.