Sunderland have expressed an interest in Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck as they grow increasingly exasperated over a deal for Liverpool's Fabio Borini.

Welbeck was the subject of a £12million offer from Hull but has opted against joining up with Steve Bruce.

The 23-year-old is weighing up what role he has to play at United but may attract more interest in the next few weeks.

VIDEO Scroll down Danny Welbeck score against Joe Hart during England training

Plan B? Sunderland have expressed an interest in Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck

Back-up: Sunderland have grown increasingly exasperated over a deal for Liverpool's Fabio Borini

Fancy it, Danny? Welbeck was the subject of a £12million offer from Hull but has opted against joining the club

The move from Sunderland comes after Gus Poyet was confident he would nab Borini from Anfield.

Their £14m was accepted for the striker who spent last season at the Stadium of Light.

Borini, though, remains undecided as to where his future lies, and Poyet, whose side kicked off with a 2-2 draw at West Brom on Saturday, said: ‘It’s still ongoing. I can assure the supporters it’s not over.'

In or out? Fabio Borini has been subject to transfer rumours throughout the summer and is yet to decide

Decisions: Sunderland's £14m was accepted for the striker who spent last season at the Stadium of Light