Source: Daily_Mail
Sunderland ponder move for Birmingham winger Sebastian Larsson
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is considering a move for Birmingham's ?15million-rated winger Sebastian Larsson in the summer. [LNB]The Sweden international is out of contract at St Andrew's in the summer and is therefore available on a free transfer, which has made himan attractive target for many. [LNB] Mulling over future: Sebastian Larsson (right) could leave Birmingham [LNB] The 25-year-old, who is out of contract in June, could leave on a Bosman transfer after five years at St Andrew's. [LNB]Larsson has told Blues manager Alex McLeish he has not made his mind up regarding the future. [LNB]Sunderland's arch rivals Newcastle are understood to be very keen on him and the Blues themselves have not given up hope of persuading him tosign on with them for a longer contract.[LNB] That will depend on their battle with relegation.[LNB] If Birmingham do drop out of the Premier League then the Carling Cup winners' chances of keeping hold of Larsson are almost nil. [LNB]Following victory over Wigan on Saturday, Bruce can look ahead with confidence to next season after finally getting past the 40 point barrier and all but ending their own drop fears.[LNB] Liverpool 5 Birmingham 0: Rodriguez nets hat-trick as Reds thump BluesRested Ferguson earns Birmingham recall for Midlands derby with WolvesAll the latest Birmingham City FC news, features and opinionAll the latest Sunderland FC news, features and opinion[LNB] [LNB] Explore more:People: Steve Bruce, Alex McLeish, Sebastian Larsson Places: Birmingham, Newcastle
