Sunderland ready to move for former Newcastle keeper Forster if Arsenal follow up Mignolet interest

Sunderland have placed Celtic goalkeeper Fraser Forster on a shortlist of candidates to replace Simon Mignolet should the Belgian international depart this summer.

Mignolet is attracting attention from Arsenal after a superb season for the Stadium of Light club.

Impressive: Celtic keeper Fraser Forster

Boss Paolo di Canio hopes to head off that interest by tying the 24-year-old to a new contract, although a sizeable bid from one of England's big four could persuade the Wearsiders to sell.

If that happens, it's understood Forster would be high in their thoughts following his impressive displays for Celtic at home and in Europe.

Eye-catching: Sunderland keeper Simon Mignolet

The £2m signing from Newcastle would be better placed to press his England claims down south but has spoken of his determination to impress in the Champions League again for Celtic.