Wigan Athletic fullback Maynor Figueroa remains a January target for Sunderland boss Steve Bruce.

The Times says Bruce will not be performing a clearout, despite their poor away form so far this season.

Bruce expects to bolster his squad when the transfer window opens - reinforcing his defence remains the priority and Maynor Figueroa, the Wigan Athletic left back, is his leading target - tinkering is far more likely than a fire sale.