Sunderland are hoping to win the race to sign Sunderland star Jack Clarke in the summer.
Clarke has impressed in the Championship this season, netting 15 goals and notching four assists in 33 league appearances so far.
He has been a key man for Sunderland, scoring against Birmingham on Saturday, and would reportedly be keen to have another crack at Premier League football after a difficult time at Tottenham.
That would involve leaving the Black Cats if they don’t achieve promotion this term, with Michael Beale’s side currently 10th in the league table and four points off the play-off spots.