Sunderland’s Fabio Borini linked with swap for Milan raider M’Baye Niang

SUNDERLAND could swap Fabio Borini for Milan’s France Under-21 striker M’baye Niang, according to an Italian newspaper.

Former Chelsea and Liverpool frontman Borini, 25, capped once by Italy, has made a dim impression at the Stadium of Light this season under struggling boss David Moyes.

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But Corriere dello Sport believe Borini’s pedigree with Roma in 2011-12 could make him a loan target for Serie A giants AC.

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Borini’s agent claimed to Italian outlet told Pagine Romaniste that Borini was focusing on sunderland until at least next summer.

Roberto De Fanti said: “It’s normal that a 25-year-old Italian striker, with international experience, is of interest to many Italian teams.

“Fabio was really happy at Roma but now he’s just focused on Sunderland and there’s no way he’ll leave in January.

“In June we’ll see, as it is for every player.”

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Borini missed three months of this season with a groin injury, adding to Moyes' woes.

Niang, meanwhile, has had loan spells away from the San Siro with Montpellier and Genoa.

And a stab at the Premier League wold surely be enticing after 64 games in four years with Milan.

Moyes certainly need inspiration up front as third-bottom Sunderland have netted just 16 goals in their 18 Prem games.