Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is pushing through a deal for Wigan Athletic fullback Maynor Figueroa.

The Sun says Wigan's Honduras defender Figueroa, 26, expects to recover from a knee ligament injury in time to link up with his former boss with the Latics set to accept a £6m bid.

Bruce has been chasing Figueroa since leaving the DW and is desperate to bring him to Wearside.