Sunderland plot moves for Brighton midfielder Liam Bridcutt and QPR's Shaun Wright-Phillips

Black Cats boss Gus Poyet could go back to former club for the 24-year-old Scot and is also weighing up a move for out-of-favour QPR winger Wright-Phillips

Gus Poyet last night launched a raid on former club Brighton by making a £2.5million bid for Liam Bridcutt.

The Sunderland boss sees the midfielder as having Premier League potential and wants him in as soon as the transfer window opens.

Crystal Palace made a failed attempt to sign the 24-year-old last summer.

Poyet is also looking to sign QPR’s former England, Manchester City and Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips.

The 32-year-old has not featured for Harry Redknapp’s Hoops since a 1-0 win at home to Charlton in mid November.

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