Sunderland in talks to sign Benjani

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has confirmed his club are in talks with Manchester City striker Benjani Mwaruwari’s representatives with a view to a permanent move to Wearside.

Bruce revealed his interest in the Zimbabwean forward today but admitted the deal was a long way from being sealed.

Benjani moved to City from Portsmouth in the nick of time at the end of the January 2008 transfer window.

His opportunities have been limited at Eastlands however and he has started just 21 league games in just less than two years with the Manchester club.