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Wigan have given Sunderland the go-ahead to speak to their manager Steve Bruce about taking over as the new Black Cats boss, BBC Sport understands.
Bruce, 48, took over at Wigan in November 2007 and guided them to 11th in the Premier League this season.
"We understand that Wigan have given Sunderland permission to approach Steve Bruce," said BBC Radio 5 Live's senior football reporter Ian Dennis.
The Latics have not confirmed whether they have received an approach.
"Agreement must have been reached between the two parties with regards to compensation," added Dennis. "Steve Bruce cost Wigan £3m from Birmingham in November 2007.
"He will now be talking to Sunderland and, bearing in mind the amount of money that will be available with the takeover by Ellis Short there seem to be exciting times are promised on Wearside.
"The increasing possibility is that Steve Bruce will be Sunderland's new manager by the end of the week."
American investor Ellis Short, who bankrolled the club's summer transfer spending in 2008, confirmed on Wednesday that he is to assume 100% control of the club.
Sunderland are searching for a third boss in three years after Sbragia, who guided the club to Premier League safety on Sunday, resigned immediately afterwards.
"We need somebody who will come in and attract the type of player that Sunderland needs," said Quinn.
The Black Cats were strongly linked with Gordon Strachan, who resigned as Celtic manager on Monday.
Former England manager Steve McClaren, who is currently at Dutch side FC Twente, Croatia head coach Slaven Bilic and ex-Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard have also been linked with the club.
Former Hamburg manager Martin Jol was also mentioned in conjunction with the post, but has just joined Ajax.
Bruce started his managerial career at Sheffield United in 1998 and has since been in charge of Huddersfield, Crystal Palace and Birmingham in addition to two spells at Wigan.
I like Stevie Bruce, I think he's done a bang up job at Wigan and made them a solid side now that would improve next season.
If he's been cleared to talk to Sunderland - who apparantly have millions to spend - I'm guessing Wigan cant give Bruce any dough and he wants off. But if they flog Valencia for silly money (which they can do), I'm sure he'll be able to bag some players.
Wigan have given Sunderland the go-ahead to speak to their manager Steve Bruce about taking over as the new Black Cats boss, BBC Sport understands.
Bruce, 48, took over at Wigan in November 2007 and guided them to 11th in the Premier League this season.
"We understand that Wigan have given Sunderland permission to approach Steve Bruce," said BBC Radio 5 Live's senior football reporter Ian Dennis.
The Latics have not confirmed whether they have received an approach.
"Agreement must have been reached between the two parties with regards to compensation," added Dennis. "Steve Bruce cost Wigan £3m from Birmingham in November 2007.
"He will now be talking to Sunderland and, bearing in mind the amount of money that will be available with the takeover by Ellis Short there seem to be exciting times are promised on Wearside.
"The increasing possibility is that Steve Bruce will be Sunderland's new manager by the end of the week."
American investor Ellis Short, who bankrolled the club's summer transfer spending in 2008, confirmed on Wednesday that he is to assume 100% control of the club.
Sunderland are searching for a third boss in three years after Sbragia, who guided the club to Premier League safety on Sunday, resigned immediately afterwards.
"We need somebody who will come in and attract the type of player that Sunderland needs," said Quinn.
The Black Cats were strongly linked with Gordon Strachan, who resigned as Celtic manager on Monday.
Former England manager Steve McClaren, who is currently at Dutch side FC Twente, Croatia head coach Slaven Bilic and ex-Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard have also been linked with the club.
Former Hamburg manager Martin Jol was also mentioned in conjunction with the post, but has just joined Ajax.
Bruce started his managerial career at Sheffield United in 1998 and has since been in charge of Huddersfield, Crystal Palace and Birmingham in addition to two spells at Wigan.
I like Stevie Bruce, I think he's done a bang up job at Wigan and made them a solid side now that would improve next season.
If he's been cleared to talk to Sunderland - who apparantly have millions to spend - I'm guessing Wigan cant give Bruce any dough and he wants off. But if they flog Valencia for silly money (which they can do), I'm sure he'll be able to bag some players.
