Sunderland are planning to pounce for Liverpool's Jermaine Pennant during the close-season, according to a report in the British tabloid The Sun.
The 26-year-old's contract at Anfield is due to expire this summer, so the Mackems will be able to land him on a free-transfer.
The former England Under-21 international fell down the Reds' pecking order last season and was allowed to join Portsmouth on loan in January, however, the south coast club have decided not to make his switch permanent.
Newly-appointed Black Cats manager Steve Bruce is thought to be an admirer of the right-sided winger having signed him from Arsenal for Birmingham City in 2005.
It is claimed that Madrid rivals Atletico and Real are also interested in acquiring Pennant's services, but he is apparently reluctant to move abroad.
It is thought that Sunderland will offer him a three-year contract worth around £65,000-a-week.
The 26-year-old's contract at Anfield is due to expire this summer, so the Mackems will be able to land him on a free-transfer.
The former England Under-21 international fell down the Reds' pecking order last season and was allowed to join Portsmouth on loan in January, however, the south coast club have decided not to make his switch permanent.
Newly-appointed Black Cats manager Steve Bruce is thought to be an admirer of the right-sided winger having signed him from Arsenal for Birmingham City in 2005.
It is claimed that Madrid rivals Atletico and Real are also interested in acquiring Pennant's services, but he is apparently reluctant to move abroad.
It is thought that Sunderland will offer him a three-year contract worth around £65,000-a-week.
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