Sunderland to invite Malbranque offers
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is expected to sell Steed Malbranque at the end of the season.
Malbranque was dropped and fined two weeks’ wages for breaking a club curfew a fortnight ago, but is back for tonight's game against Bolton Wanderers.
The Journal says whether Malbranque will remain an important player beyond the end of the season is more doubtful.
Bruce has been frustrated by the lack of energy and a cutting edge from the 30-year old after a bright start to life under the new manager.