Sunderland Football Club are set to make a move for Gary Hooper.

Steve Bruce knows he needs to boost his firepower when the window reopens, with pressure piling up on him following a poor run of results.

A 2-1 home defeat to Wigan Athletic sees the Black Cats just two points above the relegation zone, and fans are demanding the board to take drastic action.

However, Bruce will likely to backed when the window reopens in the New Year, and it is believed he has set his sights on a deal for Hooper.

The 23-year-old has been in excellent form for Celtic since signing in July 2010, but a fee in the region of £6million could persuade the Bhoys to sell.

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