Source: Daily_Mail
Whelan issues ultimatum to Sunderland: Pay £3m or Bruce can’t go
Sunderland hope to unveil Steve Bruce as their new manager in the next 48 hours despite bizarre claims by former Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini that he has been offered the Stadium of Light vacancy. [LNB]Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has ordered his Wearside opposite number Niall Quinn to come up with a £3million compensation package for Bruce, who held talks with the new Sunderland board last week. [LNB]Yet as Alan Shearer grows increasingly frustrated at the lack of movement at Newcastle following his negotiations with owner Mike Ashley a week ago, Bruce cannot be ruled out of the running for the job at St James' Park.[LNB] Brucie bonus? Sunderland are hoping to unveil Wigan boss Steve Bruce as their new boss in the next two days[LNB] [LNB]The former Birmingham and Crystal Palace boss remains the No 1 target for Quinn and new Sunderland owner Ellis Short, following Ricky Sbragia's resignation last week, but his move to Wearside has been held up by Sunderland's refusal to match Whelan's demands. [LNB]The Wigan chairman, who has lined up Swansea's Roberto Martinez as Bruce's successor, wants the £3m he paid Birmingham two years ago before he will allow Corbidgeborn Bruce to leave the JJB Stadium. He was expecting a call from Quinn last night. [LNB]Whelan said: 'I paid Birmingham a compensation fee and I think it is only fair they buy his contract out. I paid Birmingham �3m and I'm asking for the same amount back.[LNB] Inter the Light? Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini insists he has been offered the vacant post at the Stadium of Light[LNB] [LNB] Roberto Mancini claims Sunderland offer after Wigan refuse to back down on £3m compensation for Steve BruceSunderland close in on Geordie boss Bruce as Wigan swoop for MartinezWIGAN ATHLETIC FC
