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Sunderland look to Scott Parker as midfielder faces Tottenham exit
SCOTT PARKER is being targeted by Sunderland as Tottenham look set to make a surprise swoop for Gareth Barry.
The 33-year-old suffered an injury plagued season in Andre Villas-Boas' first year in charge of the club - making only 15 league starts.
And the Spurs manager has indicated that it is a priority to replace the England international over the summer.
Villas-Boas is keen to conclude a deal for Manchester City's Gareth Barry and raise the £4million needed with the sale of Parker.
Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio is looking to overhaul his squad to improve upon last season's 17th place finish and sees the former Newcastle midfielder as his top transfer target this summer.
The Italian earlier this week secured his first three signings as manager, bringing in Valentin Roberge, Cabral and Modibo Diakite.
Young French midfielder El-Hadji Ba has also agreed to join the Black Cats as Di Canio looks to bolster his midfield.
Parker joined Tottenham from West Ham for £5million in 2011 under Harry Redknapp and helped the club finish fourth and reach an F.A. Cup semi-final during his first season.