Sunderland defender Titus Bramble will reportedly leave the Stadium of Light in next month's transfer window and Queens Park Rangers are thought to be the favourites to land him.
The 31-year-old has been linked with a switch to Loftus Road and manager Harry Redknapp is believed to have placed the defender on his January wishlist.
It is understood that the Black Cats are willing to sell Bramble as long as they can bring in reinforcements before the close of the market, according to the Hartlepool Mail.
Bramble comes to the end of his current deal in the summer.
