Sunderland wants Darron Gibson and Wes Brown in double swoop on Manchester United

03 June 2011 07:33
ShareSunderland manager Steve Bruce wants to sign Darron Gibson and Wes Brown from his old club Manchester United this summer.[LNB]Bruce has identified Gibson as the man to replace Jordan Henderson, who will join Liverpool if they can compromise on a fee with Sunderland.[LNB]Gibson, 23, is on the fringes of United's squad but the Irishman has failed to command a regular first-team place and is one of a number of players who will be allowed to leave Old Trafford this summer if the right offer comes in. United value him at around ?6million.[LNB] Dis-United: Wes Brown and Darron Gibson are on their way out of Man United[LNB]Brown is another after falling behind Chris Smalling, Jonny Evans and the Da Silva twins in the pecking order to play in central defence or at right-back.[LNB]The 31-year-old former England defender has been at United since 1992, but his career has stalled and Bruce is ready to offer him a fresh start at the Stadium of Light.[LNB] Sunderland boss Bruce eyes summer move for Spurs striker Crouch?30m Kop swoop! Liverpool near mega deal for young England duo Jones and HendersonKop that! Liverpool lead ?13m chase for Sunderland midfielder HendersonAll the latest Sunderland news, features and opinion[LNB]  Explore more:People: Wes Brown, Steve Bruce Places: Liverpool, United Kingdom

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