Source: Daily_Mail
Sunderland seek to resurrect a deal for Stoke striker Ricardo Fuller despite knee problems
Sunderland, who remain interested in West Ham's Frederic Piquionne, are considering a restructured £3million deal for Stoke City striker Ricardo Fuller, 31, amid concerns over his knee and shoulder problems. Jamaica forward Fuller would be anideal solution to solve the Black Cats' striker shortage after the £24m departure of Darren Bent to Aston Villa. Sunderland hope a deal can be put in place before the end of the transfer window with the proposed move allowing boss Steve Bruce topursue bigger targets in the summer. New deal: Fuller (Left) Sunderland close on triple swoop for Piquionne, Sessagnon and MuntariStoke snub Birmingham bid for Turkey international TuncayAll the latest Sunderland news, features and opinion Explore more:People: Darren Bent, Steve Bruce Places: Jamaica