Sunderland want compensation from Bournemouth if they recall Lewis Grabban early from his loan.
Grabban is on loan at the Black Cats and has impressed.
However, his parent club - Bournemouth - are expected to recall him and cash in.
That would mean Sunderland are due some cash back from the loan fee they coughed up in the summer.
The Sun says Chris Coleman is planning to use the windfall on a raid for Liverpool striker Ben Woodburn.