Sunderland hope to close a deal for Birmingham City midfielder Craig Gardner this week.
Gardner is also wanted by Northeast rivals Newcastle United, along with Wolves.
The Daily Mail says Sunderland boss Steve Bruce hopes to strike terms over a £6 million fee.
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