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Sunderland are interested in Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis , according to reports.

The Black Cats are believed to be monitoring Gomis’ Swans team-mate Andre Ayew – but reports in South Wales have today linked the Wearsiders with a move for the French forward.

With Dame N’Doye unlikely to extend his loan deal at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce is likely to be keen to add a forward to his squad this summer.

Jermain Defoe was the Wearsiders’ star man last season, bagging 15 goals as they avoided relegation with a game to spare.

But Gomis would offer Sunderland a different option up front, with Defoe possibly able to play off the powerful striker.

Gomis joined Swansea on a free transfer from Lyon two seasons ago and, following Wilfried Bony’s move to Manchester City, established himself as a key man at the Liberty Stadium.

He started this season in impressive form, scoring in each of the Swans’ opening four Premier League games.

But his form suffered as the season wore on, and he was only able to add three more goals to his tally, falling down the pecking order at club level.

Whether he fits the bill for Sunderland remains to be seen, as his wage packet could put the Black Cats off.

However, if he is deemed surplus to requirements at Swansea, there could be a long line of clubs waiting to snap up his services.