Man City boss Roberto Mancini has made it clear the 32-year-old Wales international, who spent last term on loan at hometown club Cardiff, is not part of his plans this season.
Steve Bruce: "I haven't got a wide left player, not a natural one, although we've got people who can play there, so we'll see.
"We're all looking at Manchester City because they've got some great players who can't even get in the squad.
"Craig Bellamy is a possibility. He can play wide left and up front so we'll see.
"I'd think every manager's looking at City. Steed leaving frees up a wage for us."