Sunderland could use Connor Wickham as a bargaining chip for Brighton midfielder Liam Bridcutt.
Wickham - recalled from his loan at Sheffield Wednesday yesterday, two days before it was due to end - could become a makeweight in a deal to land Bridcutt, says the Sunderland Echo.
The young striker may go out on loan to the South Coast club, as part of a deal to bring Bridcutt to Wearside.
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