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Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is set to make a swoop on Sunderland in the summer for striker Asamoah Gyan according to reports.

Sunderland will be without strikers Danny Welbeck and Asamoah Gyan for the home clash with Fulham on Saturday.

On loan defender John Mensah has still got the chance to prove he is worth a permanent deal at the club, according to Steve Bruce.

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn has confirmed that Steve Bruce will be handed a substantial transfer budget this summer.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has set his sights on Cardiff striker Jay Bothroyd as he looks to strengthen his forward line.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce claims you could see the confidence pouring back into his players during the clash with Wigan

Steve Bruce will be closely monitoring the progress of Phil Bardsley this week with the hope that he could be fit to face Fulham.

Sunderland midfielder Jack Colback has hailed the return to form of fellow midfielder Jordan Henderson at the weekend.

Sunderland will spend the week trying to nurse Phil Bardsley, Danny Welbeck and Asamoah Gyan back to fitness ahead of the Fulham clash.

Sunderland midfielder Jordan Henderson believes he is getting back to his best after a brace against Wigan.

Steve Bruce is considering a move for Birmingham midfielder Sebastian Larsson in the summer, according to reports.

Danny Welbeck is facing a race against time to recover from a hamstring strain ahead of the clash with Wigan on Saturday.

Steve Bruce has put his faith in the club's youngsters after seeing injuries devastate his first team squad.

Steve Bruce has vowed not to rush David Meyler back into the side despite his return to the substitutes bench last weekend.

Sunderland's Frazier Campbell will undergo a knee operation on Wednesday to see if his cruciate needs to be repaired a second time.

Having previously stated he hoped to bring back Craig Gordon for the Wigan clash Steve Bruce has confirmed will be out for six months.

Sunderland are set to hand keeper Craig Gordon a recall to the side for the massive clash with Wigan this Saturday.

Steve Bruce is set to make a summer swoop on Wolves for striker Kevin Doyle if the Midlanders lose their battle with relegation.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has challenged his side to clinch the one victory he believes they need to avoid relegation this season.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is confident he is the man to turn around the club's fortunes despite their recent dip in form.

Sunderland have been dealt a major blow after learning that Fraizer Campbell could miss most of next season if needs another operation.

Steve Bruce has warned his team they can not rely on others around them to drop points and must start to pick up some results.

Sunderland could be set for an injury boost as Titus Bramble may be able to return before the end of the season.

Sunderland winger Ahmed Elmohamady has stated that he would like to turn his loan move into a permanent deal this summer.

Sunderland have been hit with another blow on the injury front as John Mensah faces at least three weeks on the sidelines.

Steve Bruce is calling on his defence to get back to basics when they face Birmingham in a relegation battle this weekend.

Steve Bruce believes Jordan Henderson will come back fresher and sharper after his enforced break from the first team.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce says he is working around the clock to find a worthy striking successor to Darren Bent.

Steve Bruce will be giving a late fitness test to Kieran Richardson ahead of the visit of West Brom to the Stadium of light.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce may have a fight on his hands to keep record signing Asamoah Gyan at the club in the summer.

Steve Bruce is hoping for an injury boost as Kieran Richardson closes in on a first team return and could play this weekend.

Nedum Onuoha has not ruled out signing for Sunderland on a permanent basis when his loan comes to an end at the end of the season.

Steve Bruce is hoping to pip Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp to the signing of French star Kevin Gameiro as he searches for a striker.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is being linked with a summer move for Swansea's highly-rated midfielder Joe Allen.

Steve Bruce is pessimistic about his bid to bring on-loan Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck to Sunderland on a permanent basis.

Boudewijn Zenden has revealed that he will be bitterly disappointed if Sunderland finish outside the top ten.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce expects to tie up deals for loan stars Sulley Muntari and John Mensah in the summer.

Steve Bruce takes his men to Manchester City on Sunday with John Mensah available after having his red card overturned.