CATS’ GRADEL SNATCHER

BOURNEMOUTH’S Max Gradel is Sunderland boss Simon Grayson’s top attacking target.

The 29-year-old Ivorian winger (right) is wanted on a seasonlong loan with a view to a permanent deal. But the Cherries are seeking a straight £3million fee. Gradel played under Grayson at Leeds, and the new Black Cats boss said: “We are short in wide areas.”