Mackems Fighting A Losing Battle With Bassong!
The Black Cats are also ready to hijack a deal for United's top summer transfer target, Norway international midfielder Per Ciljan Skjelbred.
Bruce is a big fan of Newcastle's star defender Bassong, who looks certain to move on this summer.
But he has no chance of coaxing the defender to Sunderland, as the big boys are on the case - Liverpool and Arsenal.