That is today's rumour from a Northern Echo Journalist on Twitter.

Jinky is Sunderland Lad and he wants first team regular football.
He is awesome and Mancini has a chip on his shoulder becuase he gets out a bit...

Loss for City but a great addition for Sunderland if it comes off. Him and Cattermole out on the lash would be frightening though... Trouble for sure.

Just wish he could have stayed with us To think we sold him for £8m when Man City were slashing the cash!