Sunderland are in talks with Atletico Madrid for Cristian Rodriguez.

The Uruguay international is weighing up his options with Atletico after being relegated to a bit-part role this season.

Rodriguez has been linked with Olympiakos and Galatasaray, though AS says Sunderland are showing the strongest interest.

Black Cats boss Gus Poyet is keen on bringing his countryman to Wearside this month.

Rodriguez is inside the final 18 months of his current Atleti contract.