Sunderland could turn their attentions to Middlesbrough
keeper Mark Schwarzer if they fail to land £10m-rated Craig Gordon
from Hearts.
Schwarzer still has a year to run on his current contract at the
Riverside Stadium but speculation has mounted over his future as he
has yet to pen a new one.
Schwarzer could still stay on Teesside but reports claim Black Cats
boss Roy Keane could test Boro's resolve by making a cash offer for
the Australia international.
Keane still hopes to land top target Gordon, but if he cannot agree
a fee with the Jambos then he will have to turn his attentions
elsewhere and Schwarzer could be an option.