SUNDERLAND manager Steve Bruce wants to seal a �10million deal for Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh. (The Sun)Bruce has moved to head-off interest from Arsenal, Blackburn and Fulham.

SUNDERLAND manager Steve Bruce wants to seal a �10million deal for Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh. (The Sun)

Bruce has moved to head-off interest from Arsenal, Blackburn and Fulham.

Moroccan Chamakh, 25, who has agreed a �40,000-a-week deal, said: “It's a step I want to make. I say bring it on.”

Meanwhile, The Black Cats are also interested in Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker. (Daily Telegraph)