Sunderland are reportedly interested in a summer move for Wigan Athletic attacker Shaun Maloney.
The 30-year-old, who has been a key figure in Roberto Martinez's team this season, signed a new deal at the DW Stadium last month.
However, Martin O'Neill will test the Latics' resolve with a bid of around £2.5m should they be relegated from the Premier League, according to The Mirror.
Maloney, who has 24 caps for Scotland, joined Wigan from Celtic in 2011.
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Michael Penkman
Michael Penkman
