Reports suggest that Sunderland are monitoring Cezch midfield duo Jan Polak and Jaroslav Plasil.
Steve Bruce is on the trail of Anderlecht's Polak and Bordeaux's Plasil with the view of adding attacking depth to his midfield.
Black Cats scouts will watch the pair in the Czech Republic's October 8 clash with Scotland and hope they can push forward deals in January as both players are keen on a move to England.
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