Bardsley in sights of Premier League trio

Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley is a target for a host of Premier League clubs including Newcastle United, Fulham and Blackburn according to Sky sources.

The 28 year old defender was pictured lying on a pile of £50 notes in a casino and was subsequently left out of the club's pre season tour of Asia. 


It is believed that Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio is extremely unhappy with the former Manchester United player and wants to offload him this summer.


Bardsley, who was voted the Player of the year by club fans the season before last, has been training with the reservess but has already set his sights on a move away.


It is believed that the Scotland international wants a move to London and hence prefer a move to Martin Jol's Fulham.