Celtic target Jack Rodwell is ready to leave Sunderland, but is likely to be looking for a payoff from the Black Cats, according to Sky Sports News HQ.
Rodwell is claimed to currently be in a stand-off situation with the Championship strugglers, who have offered to terminate his contract and allow him to leave the Stadium of Light on a free transfer.
The former Everton man is keen to leave Sunderland, but it is claimed that he is likely to be looking for a payoff to do so as he has 18 months remaining on a contract which pays £70,000 per week.
Rodwell has been linked with Scottish champions Celtic, who are reportedly monitoring his situation at the Stadium of Light closely.
The 26-year-old has played just 104 minutes of Championship football for Sunderland so far this term.
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Sunderland snapped up Rodwell from Manchester City in 2014, paying around the £10m mark to capture the midfielder, from whom much was expected.
Rodwell has won three senior caps for England after representing the country at various youth levels.
