Source: Daily_Mail
Wigan reject Sunderland bid for Lee Cattermole but Campbell deal is on
Wigan Athletic have rejected an undisclosed bid from Sunderland for their England Under 21 midfielder Lee Cattermole.
But the Black Cats had better luck agreeing a fee with Manchester United for striker Fraizer Campbell which could eventually amount to in excess of £5million.
In addition, it is also understood they have made an approach to Portsmouth for England striker Peter Crouch, thought to amount to£11million, while their interest in Tottenham's Darren Bent is ongoing.
However, while the Campbell situation looks promising - it is understand the 21-year-old could head to Wearside for a medical and to discuss personal terms over the weekend - Sunderland face more of a battle to reach the same stage with some of the other men in their sights.
Bruce, then in charge at Wigan, paid Middlesbrough £3.5million for21-year-old Cattermole last summer, and has been linked with a move for him ever since he himself headed for the Stadium of Light in June.
Asked at the time if he would attempt to sign any of his former players, he said: "I know the Wigan squad and let me tell you, they might be only a little, small squad and a little, small team and a little, small town, but by God, they have got some big players.
