Sunderland are interested in bringing ex-Liverpool winger Albert Riera back to England.

Any deal could prove difficult as the Spaniard is paid £115,000 a week at Galatasaray, but the Turkish side want to re-shape their squad and may be willing to let Riera go to help moves for other targets such as Manchester United's Dimitar Berbatov.

In demand: Sunderland are interested in offering Riera a route back to England

Sunderland have been looking for a left winger for the past year and Riera's Premier League experience appeals to
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce, who is also giving a trial to former Ipswich striker Caolan Lavery, 19.