Source: Daily_Mail
Sunderland outbid Liverpool in Connor Wickham pursuit
Share[LNB]Sunderland have launched an ?10million bid for Ipswich teenager Connor Wickham. [LNB]But the Tractor Boys are demanding ?12million - and the youngster could hold out for a more glamorous move to Liverpool.[LNB]Black Cats' boss Steve Bruce has made 18-year-old Wickham his No 1 summer signing target. [LNB] Wick of all right: Connor Wickham is one of the country's most sought after young players[LNB]His is the first official bid in the race to snap up the England Under 21 international and it is set to spark a four-club auction for the youngster. [LNB]Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham are also keen on the powerfully built striker who became Ipswich's youngest-ever player when he made his senior debut in April 2009, aged just 16 years and 11 days. [LNB]Sunderland are desperate to boost their attacking options after the ?24m sale of England ace Darren Bent to Aston Villa in January. [LNB] Money to spend: Sunderland are armed with ?20m after the sale of Henderson [LNB]Armed with the cash from that deal and Jordan Henderson's recent ?20m move to Liverpool, they are not short of buying power. [LNB]The Reds have offered an initial ?6m plus Jonjo Shelvey on loan for Wickham, who has netted 15 goals in 72 appearances.[LNB] No bids for Connor! Ipswich boss Jewell plays down Wickham exit talkSunderland set to steal march over Liverpool in race for Ipswich starlet Wickham [LNB] Explore more:People: Steve Bruce, Darren Bent Places: Liverpool, United Kingdom
