Phil Bardsley wants a new contract at Sunderland Football Club.

The former Manchester United youngster has been a regular under Steve Bruce, but with eighteen months remaining on his deal, Bardsley wants pay parity with his team-mates.

"There seems to be growing speculation regards Phil and his future, but he would love nothing more than to extend his deal at Sunderland," agent Des Wroe is quoted by the Daily Star.

"He loves the club, staff and supporters, but, in any walk of life, if you do a job with someone week in, week out, then you are going to want parity with those colleagues.”

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