Anton Ferdinand could be the key to Sunderland’s Michael Dawson swoop.

Steve Bruce is keen to add the former Nottingham Forest defender to his squad at the Stadium of Light, but Tottenham Hotspur are said to be reluctant to sell.

Harry Redknapp is wary of the defensive problems he has at White Hart Lane, with injuries constantly worrying Ledley King and Jonathan Woodgate.

However, if Black Cats star Ferdinand can prove his fitness during the winter transfer window, then a swap deal involving Dawson could be on the cards.

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