Sunderland 'plotting swoop for Rennes midfielder Ola Toivonen'

Sunderland are reportedly lining up a move for Rennes midfielder Ola Toivonen.

Black Cats manager Dick Advocaat is keen to reunite with the player, having worked with him at PSV Eindhoven, according to The Mirror.

Sunderland face competition from Bournemouth, Greek outfit PAOK and Trabzonspor in Turkey for Toivonen's signature.

Rennes are believed to value the Sweden international at around £4m.