Sunderland are allegedly lining up a bid for Tottenham Hotspur's Steven Pienaar.
The midfielder impressed during a six-month loan spell with Everton, but the Blues may not have the funds to bring him back to Goodison Park on a permanent basis.
Spurs rate the South African international at £5m, and Sunderland have transfer funds readily available, the Daily Mail understands.
Pienaar scored four goals for David Moyes's side in 14 outings this season.