McGeady interests North-East clubs

The 22-year-old Irishman is wanted dearly by the Scottish champions, but could be tempted into selling if a £10 million bid were launched.

Sunderland boss, Roy Keane, has been rumoured to have a £40 million warchest this summer, whilst Kevin Keegan's tranfer budget could be boosted by the imminent £4 million departure of Shola Ameobi.