Sunderland are lining up a bid for Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck. The Daily Mail says Sunderland have expressed an interest in Welbeck as they grow increasingly exasperated over a deal for Liverpool's Fabio Borini.

Welbeck was the subject of a £12million offer from Hull but has opted against joining up with Steve Bruce.

The 23-year-old is weighing up what role he has to play at United but may attract more interest in the next few weeks.

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