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Larsson in talks with Sunderland as McLeish prepares last-ditch bid to hijack deal
By Sportsmail Reporter
Last updated at 12:21 PM on 22nd June 2011
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is closing in on one of his summer transfer targets after Sebastian Larsson arrived on Wearside.
The Sweden midfielder, whose Birmingham contract has expired, travelled to the north-east for talks and a medical amid speculation that former Blues boss Alex McLeish was ready to hijack the Black Cats' pursuit and take him to Aston Villa.
Larsson was also the subject of interest from former club Arsenal.
Bruce identified Larsson and Coventry goalkeeper Keiren Westwood as two of three Bosman signings at the end of last season, and Sunderland are understood to be close to capturing both after their existing deals expire on June 30.
Meanwhile, sources on Wearside have played down reports that the club has tabled a bid for Ipswich's highly-rated striker Connor Wickham.
The Black Cats do have an interest in the player, who has also been linked with Liverpool, but they insist they have not yet made a formal offer.
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