Sunderland are lining up a swoop for Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara if they win their battle to beat the drop.
O'Hara has impressed while on loan at Portsmouth this season but with Pompey seemingly heading for administration and the Championship, he will not be there for long.
It does not look as though the talented midfielder fits into the plans of Spurs boss Harry Redknapp either so a move away from White Hart Lane looks to be on the cards.
There will be no shortage of interest in the talented midfielder so Bruce will face a battle to land him.
The Black Cats boss is also hoping to strike a permanent deal for Spurs defender Alan Hutton, who is impressing while on loan.