Sunderland are preparing an approach for West Ham winger Stewart Downing.
The Black Cats believe the 30-year-old could be available following Slaven Bilic’s arrival at Upton Park.
Downing featured 36 times for the Hammers last season but, with two years to run on an £80,000-per-week contract, it is thought they would be willing to listen to offers – and Sunderland are set to make their move.
Sunderland could be ready to stump up the cash for £5million rated winger Stewart Downing (right)
The West Ham wide man made 36 appearances last season but could be available to buy this summer
The 30-year-old midfielder could be up for sale following the arrival of new Hammers manager Slaven Bilic
They will be hoping that a fee of around £5million will be enough to bring the England man back to the North-East.
Downing started his career at hometown club Middlesbrough, but also enjoyed a short loan spell at the Stadium of Light in 2003.
Two years later he won the first of his 35 England caps, with the last of those coming during the 3-1 win in Scotland in November, when he disappointed and was substituted after 45 minutes.
Downing, however, continued to impress at club level and Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat wants to add proven Premier League quality to his squad, as well as younger players from the continent such as PSV midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, who is rated at £15m.
Downing began his professional career at boyhood club Middlesbrough before a brief loan spell at Sunderland
Downing (centre) won 35 England caps, with the last of those coming during November's 3-1 win in Scotland
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