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Sunderland make Barnsley striker request: Chris Coleman fighting Ipswich, Reading and QPR
SUNDERLAND boss Chris Coleman fancies swooping for Barnsley striker Tom Bradshaw.
Sunderland have entered the race for Barnsley striker Tom Bradshaw
Coleman is in dire need of attacking reinforcements after seeing Lewis Grabban cancel his loan spell and James Vaughan join Wigan for £375,000.
Bradshaw, who has entered the final 18 months of his contract, is attracting interest from a host of Championship clubs.
Ipswich Town, QPR and Reading are all keen on the 25-year-old.
But, according to the Sunday People, Sunderland have asked to be kept in the loop on any developments over his future.
Former Wales manager Coleman gave Bradshaw his international debut in 2016.
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Chris Coleman needs attacking reinforcements
Sunderland's transfer kitty is empty and Coleman previously admitted he must wheel-and-deal in order to raise funds.
The Black Cats gaffer, whose only attacking options are youngsters Josh Maja and Joel Asoro, insists chief executive Martin Bain is working flat out to sign a new striker.
He said: “We’re trying, Martin is working his socks off to make something happen. We need something, hopefully this week.”
Bradshaw has hit nine goals in 30 games in all competitions this term.
Barnsley were recently taken over by a Chinese-American consortium so they are under no pressure to sell their key assets.
Chris Coleman gave Tom Bradshaw his international debut
Burnley veteran Jon Walters is also on Coleman’s radar.
The 34-year-old has made just five appearances for the Clarets since joining from Stoke last summer.
Sheffield Wednesday striker Jordan Rhodes was linked with a loan move to the Stadium of Light last month.