Black Cats step up N'Zogbia chase

Sunderland are planning to step up their efforts to sign Wigan Athletic's unsettled winger Charles N'Zogbia. The newly-capped France international is reportedly keen to leave the DW Stadium before the close of the transfer window following 18 months with Wigan.He was signed for Latics by Steve Bruce and the Black Cats manager is keen on a reunion with the 24-year-old.Bruce has money to spend in the transfer market following Kenwyne Jones' sale to Stoke City and is ready to make a move for N'Zogbia.Wigan chairman Dave Whelan is reportedly willing to let N'Zogbia go before 31 August providing the club receive the right offer.Sunderland could face competition for the former Newcastle United wideman from Premier League rivals Birmingham City and Stoke.Birmingham failed with a bid at the start of the summer and are reportedly still keen, while Stoke manager Tony Pulis is aiming to follow up the capture of Jones with further signings.

Source: Team_Talk