Source: Daily_Mail
Sunderland set to axe Anton as Bruce continues defensive upheaval
Anton Ferdinand is set to become a victim of Steve Bruce's bid to shake-up his defence in January.[LNB]The defender has played in all eight of the club's Premier League games this season. But Bruce is believed to be unconvinced by Ferdinand's laid-back style of play.[LNB]And if he can find a buyer in the transfer window for the former West Ham star the Sunderland boss will allow the £8m defender to move on.[LNB] Up for grabs: After his last-minute howler at Old Trafford, the jury is out on defender Anton Ferdinand at Sunderland[LNB] [LNB]Bruce has already shown a ruthless streak by flogging Danny Collins to Stoke for £3m in August after a fall-out. Collins had been a regular starter at the beginning of the season. [LNB]Meanwhile, Bruce will take his time before deciding whether to offer trialist Boudewijn Zenden, 33, a contract.[LNB] Ukraine v England live! Sign up to watch the match with MailOnlineSunderland boss Bruce tempted to hand Zenden a permanent dealAndy Reid refuses to give up on Irish dream despite Trapattoni snubSUNDERLAND FC
