Wigan are bracing themselves to fend off interest for boss Steve Bruce whom Sunderland are believed to want as their new manager.
Bruce, 48, has been in charge of Wigan, who finished 11th in the Premier League, since he left Birmingham for the JJB Stadium in November 2007. Latics chairman Dave Whelan is expected to reject any offers.
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