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Sunderland to up bid for Wigan's Baines, Baird

Sunderland boss Roy Keane is planning a £5 million bid for Wigan Athletic left-back Leighton Baines.

Wigan have already rejected a £4m offer for the England Under-21 left-back.

Boss Keane also wants Southampton defender Chris Baird, 25, for £3m and will sell Stephen Elliott to Wolves for £1.5m.

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