Cats showing an interest in Leeds’ keeper

SUNDERLAND have made an enquiry to Leeds United for goalkeeper Andy Lonergan.

According to reports in West Yorkshire, Leeds have received an enquiry for the 34-year-old shotstopper - although they arei n no hurry to allow their second-choice shotstopper to leave.

Chris Coleman is thought to be looking at Lonergan after being unimpressed by the form of Robbin Ruiter and Jason Steele between the sticks this season.

Lonergan is also known to the Black Cats’ coaching team, Coleman’s No 2 Kit Symons taking him to Fulham in 2015.

Lonergan, a former England under-21 international, only returned to Elland Road for his second spell at the club last year but has only made nine appearances so far this term – playing second fiddle to Felix Wiedwald.

He was the hero in the Carabao Cup earlier this term, though, as the Whites beat Premier League Burnle - Lonergan saving the decisive penalty in a shoot-out win.

It is understood the goalkeeper would be keen on the switch in order to play more regular football, but Leeds are in no desperate need to sell.

They would need to find a replacement if they were to allow his exit, although Liverpool’s Adam Bogdan has already been identified as a target.

It has been reported the two clubs were in talks over a swap deal with an unidentified Sunderland player but it appears the Black Cats would need to pay a fee for him – although not one which would be beyond their capabilities.

Elsewhere, Sunderland are still waiting on Chris Martin’s decision on a loan move to the Stadium of Light after a deal was agreed with Derby County last week.

Didier Ndong’s chances of leaving Wearside this month are dwindling, with reports in France suggesting Watford have ended their interest.