Sunderland to offer Bothroyd Premier League chance

Mirror Football is reporting that Sunderland manager Steve Bruce looks keen to add Cardiff City striker Jay Bothroyd to his Premier League squad for next season. The 28 year old former Gunner is likely to be available on a free transfer in the summer due to his Cardiff contract coming to an end.

Bothroyd has been in good form this season contributing 18 goals and 8 assists in the nPower Championship. This sort of form even saw the Cardiff striker win a cap for England this season.

The report goes on to suggest that Sunderland are prepared to push the boat out to get their man and offer higher wages than any other interested party. Sunderland could be prepared to offer Bothroyd wages of up to £30,000 per week and want to have the deal secured quickly.

Steve Bruce needs to find more firepower to replace the goals that have been missed – since Darren Bent left the club in January. Danny Welbeck is due to return to Manchester United at the end of the season. But Michael Owen is another target on a free transfer; Bothroyd though is set to be Steve Bruce’s first summer capture.