Source: Daily_Mail
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce tracking Ipswich youngster Connor Wickham
Bright future: Wickham is tipped for the top[LNB]Sunderland manager Steve Bruce is keeping tabs on Ipswich teenager Connor Wickham. [LNB]The 17-year-old striker has attracted plenty of attention since breaking in to the Ipswich side last season and recently signed his first professional contract. [LNB]'We're aware of the lad, he's a very talented boy,' Bruce told the Sunderland Echo. 'But if he became available I'm sure there would be plenty of other clubs, not just us, who would like to be kept in the picture.' [LNB]Meanwhile, Bruce revealed that John Mensah was substituted as a precaution during the weekend win over Burnley. [LNB]The Ghana international, on loan from Lyon, did not come out for the second half but he is expected to face Hull on Saturday. [LNB]Bruce added: 'John is okay, he will be fit for next week. That was the calculated gamble, to be 2-0 up and say, "Okay, it's job done". [LNB]'Also, we have to look after John, first and foremost to get him through the next three games, but he has got a huge World Cup coming up. [LNB]'He will be okay for next week, hopefully - unless he falls off his bike.' [LNB] Sunderland boss Steve Bruce wants to sign Alan Hutton on permanent deal from Spurs Sunderland 2 Burnley 1: My lads are not down and out, roars defiant LawsSafe Hands stays! Bruce rubbishes talk Gordon will leave SunderlandThe Artful Dodger! Sunderland star Kieran Richardson painting pictures on the pitchSUNDERLAND FC
