Djibril Cisse's future is in doubt at Sunderland after he was axed for tomorrow's clash with Everton.

The Sun says the French star, 27, will be dropped to the bench for Sunday's clash against Everton, with David Healy ready to end a nine-month nightmare with his first Premier League start for the Black Cats.

Loan ranger Cisse is set to pay the price for a barren run of just one goal in nine games.

Tottenham have been linked with the Marseille forward.