Sunderland seeking Zokora signing

By Gregg Davies
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Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is believed to be leading the race to sign Ivorian midfielder Didier Zokora this summer.

However, Tottenham Hotspur's valuation of £10 million for the former Saint-Etienne man could scupper a deal between the two clubs.

After attempting to land the defensive midfielder as a replacement for Wilson Palacios at Wigan, the Ivory Coast international - who has won 75 caps - could become Bruce's first signing at the Stadium of Light after the player's representative confirmed his interest in a move to Wearside.

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Gregg Davies
Gregg Davies

Gregg Davies is the Chief Sub Editor of FourFourTwo magazine, joining the team in January 2008 and spending seven years working on the website. He supports non-league behemoths Hereford and commentates on Bulls matches for Radio Hereford FC. His passions include chocolate hobnobs and attempting to shoehorn Ronnie Radford into any office conversation.