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Bruce back for duo - reports
Wigan Athletic, 10:53, June 8, 2009 ,
Former boss Steve Bruce is tipped to raid Wigan for Lee Cattermole and Titus Bramble as he looks to strengthen Sunderland's squad.
Bruce swapped the JJB for the Stadium of Light last week and a move to try to sign two of his ex-stars is reportedly on the cards.
Centre-half Bramble resurrected his career with Latics after a poor spell with Newcastle and could be available for a cut-price fee as he is out of contract in 12 months.
Combative midfielder Cattermole would be harder to prise away from Wigan as Bruce only signed him from Middlesbrough for £4m last summer.
Bruce has often had words of praise for both Cattermole and Bramble during his time in charge of Latics and will now look to take them to Sunderland if offered any encouragement once Roberto Martinez is installed as his successor.