Sunderland close in on Bruce

Sunderland are hoping to confirm the appointment of Steve Bruce as manager within the next 48 hours after agreeing to meet Wigan’s demands for compensation.

Sunderland are hoping to confirm the appointment of Steve Bruce as manager within the next 48 hours after agreeing to meet Wigan’s demands for compensation.

Club officials have been in talks with the Latics boss in Portugal, where he is on holiday, having offered an acceptable sum to release him from his contract at the JJB Stadium.

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