http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/fo...d-Sunderland-target-Leeds-youngster-Sam-Byram
The full-back, 20, has emerged as one of the brightest talents outside the top flight after bursting onto the scene with Leeds.
Now it has emerged he is a wanted man, with the Saints leading the chase to lure Byram to the Premier League.
The Saints have had a £4.5m bid rejected by Leeds owner Massimo Cellino, while the Black Cats have also seen a similar offer turned down.
But Cellino might have no choice but to cash-in on the England U20 international and sell him to the highest bidder.
Starsport can reveal Byram has told the Championship outfit he wants to leave, with the Black Cats his preferred choice.
Byram is desperate to have a shot at the big time and also knows he could see his wages quadruple with a move to the top flight.
The Saints are desperate for defensive re-enforcement's following the summer sales of Luke Shaw and Calum Chambers.
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Wouldnt be a bad one at all, young, english and coming of age
Plus depth in defence!
The full-back, 20, has emerged as one of the brightest talents outside the top flight after bursting onto the scene with Leeds.
Now it has emerged he is a wanted man, with the Saints leading the chase to lure Byram to the Premier League.
The Saints have had a £4.5m bid rejected by Leeds owner Massimo Cellino, while the Black Cats have also seen a similar offer turned down.
But Cellino might have no choice but to cash-in on the England U20 international and sell him to the highest bidder.
Starsport can reveal Byram has told the Championship outfit he wants to leave, with the Black Cats his preferred choice.
Byram is desperate to have a shot at the big time and also knows he could see his wages quadruple with a move to the top flight.
The Saints are desperate for defensive re-enforcement's following the summer sales of Luke Shaw and Calum Chambers.
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Wouldnt be a bad one at all, young, english and coming of age
Plus depth in defence!