Sunderland are reportedly preparing a £2m (€3.2m) offer for Leeds full-back Gary Kelly.
The Irish international is currently struggling to hold down a first-team place at Elland Road, with Danny Mills the preferred choice.
Sources have suggested that Sunderland manager Peter Reid is keen for Kelly to join his international team-mates Jason McAteer, Niall Quinn and Kevin Kilbane at the Stadium of Light.