Sunderland will bid for Reading's Stephen Hunt and team-mate Kevin Doyle, according to reports.
Sunderland tried to land winger Hunt in January, but Royals boss Steve Coppell rejected a series of offers.
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Join the debate in the football forumNow the Black Cats will renew their pursuit of Hunt and team-mate Kevin Doyle, according to the Sunday Mirror.
Striker Doyle is another Republic of Ireland international, and is said to be valued at £5m by Roy Keane.
Sunderland are reportedly willing to pay £10m for the two players, a cash injection that would soften the financial blow to Reading if they're relegated today.
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