Source: Daily_Mail
West Brom to discuss taking Phil Bardsley from Sunderland
Surplus to requirements: Bardsley[LNB]West Brom have approached Sunderland to clarify the conditions under which Phil Bardsley will be allowed to leave the Stadium of Light.[LNB]Roberto Di Matteo is in the market for a right-back and keeper this summer and Baggies' scouts are sounding out the former Manchester United trainee about a switch to the Black Country.[LNB]Bardsley is surplus to requirements on Wearside as Steve Bruce looks to tie up a deal for Alan Hutton, who has impressed since arriving on loan from Spurs.[LNB]That has left Bardsley kicking his heels as one member of a group that has been earmarked as part of a huge clear-out following the players brought in during Roy Keane's time in charge.[LNB] Sunderland sign Paraguay midfielder Cristian Riveros on three-year deal Sunderland boss Bruce backs his striker Bent to make trip to finalsSUNDERLAND AFC