Sunderland have made a bid for Norwich City midfielder Robbie Brady.

Sportsmail can reveal that David Moyes has entered the running for the Republic of Ireland international and that an offer is on the table.

Crystal Palace had a £10million approach rejected by the Championship club last week and Sunderland’s offer is thought to be in that region.

Norwich City star Robbie Brady is subject to a bid from Premier League side Sunderland

However, any deal proposed by the cash-strapped Black Cats would be paid for through instalments.

Moyes has been a long-time admirer of the 25-year-old and has made him his No 1 target this January window.

Sunderland, though, face competition from Palace, Burnley and Leicester, who have all made offers for the former Manchester United trainee.

Everton centre-back Phil Jagielka is another player Moyes would love to bring to the Stadium of Light should he be allowed to leave Everton this month.