Sunderland have joined the battle for Ipswich Town striker Connor Wickham.
The Daily Express says Sunderland boss Steve Bruce wants to sign the 16 year-old forward in January.
Ipswich boss Roy Keane is reluctant to part with Wickham, insisting: "He's got potential, just as I think I've the potential to be a top manager, but that's all it is. We have to go easy on the boy as he's 16 years of age and learning his trade.
"He's got a chance, but I've seen loads of players that you think will go right to the very top, but for one reason or another it doesn't happen. We've got to be careful with Connor because he's 16, it's scary! We've got to go easy, but the boy's got a chance."