Hunt has done well for Reading in recent weeks and has always proved to be an upbeat, fiery player, a typical Roy Keane signing. The 26 year old has made 101 appearances for The Royals since joining from Brentford in 2005.
I'm sure Steve Coppell will do his utmost to cling onto what I think is a great talent but Hunt may be attracted by the move with the presence of several Irish players at The Stadium of Light. It is thought that Sunderland will put in a bid of around £3 million for the Ireland international.