Sunderland join Newcastle in race for Ajax star

Newcastle have already had a bif of around £4-5million for the 23-year-old rejected, according to the Evening Chronicle.

Ajax are reportedly looking for around £9million.

Sunderland owner Ellis Short is prepared to provide manager Martin O’Neill with a significant amount of money to spend on players this summer.

Anita’s current contract with Ajax is set to expire in the summer of 2014.