Sunderland Ask About Star After ‘Explicit Request’ From Regis Le Bris

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Sunderland have put in an enquiry for a midfielder and it has come about after an ‘explicit request’ from Black Cats boss Regis Le Bris.

Le Bris’ men restated their promotion ambitions on Sunday by beating strugglers Portsmouth 1-0 at the Stadium of Light.

They now sit in fourth spot in the Championship standings and are only three points off league leaders Leeds United.

There have been calls for Le Bris to reinforce the squad in...