Sunderland are reportedly considering a summer swoop for Italian international midfielder Alessandro Rosina.
The Black Cats are widely expected to lose creative spearhead Stephane Sessegnon in the close season, with Rosina on a list of potential replacements should the Benin international exit Wearside.
Rosina primarily operates as an attacking midfield option, but has also played regularly on the right wing in recent months for Siena.
Recently relegated Siena are likely to sell their best players as they rebuild for life in Serie B next season, with Rosina's situation currently being monitored by a string of top-flight Italian clubs.
Sunderland are confident of persuading the 29-year-old to join Paolo Di Canio in the North-East, as the coach looks to strengthen ahead of his first full campaign as a Premier League manager.
Di Canio made a pair of key moves at the Stadium of Light yesterday, with Roberto de Fanti and Valentino Angeloni joining as director of football and chief scout respectively.
Liam Power
