Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce is ready to offer around £10 million to sign Swansea star Andre Ayew.
This will be a second attempt by the Black Cats boss as he seeks to fortify his ranks for next season.
Sunderland had offers turned down for the 26-year-old in the January window.
But they have more money to invest after dodging relegation.
Ayew’s salary will not be a problem either as Allardyce looks to build on his successful start.
West Ham are also keen on Ayew who they just failed to land when he came from France.
But Sunderland are making the first real move.