Toronto FC striker Jermain Defoe wants to move to Sunderland.

The Daily Mail says the 32-year-old striker is poised to end his 11-month spell with Toronto FC in Major League Soccer and join Gus Poyet's side.

Sunderland sit just one point and two places above the relegation zone after managing only 18 league goals so far this season.

Sunderland have arranged a swap deal that involves Black Cats misfit Jozy Altidore heading in the opposite direction.

The USA international's big wages were a concern but it's understood the 25-year-old has agreed terms with Toronto FC as Defoe has sorted his deal with Sunderland.