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\"Craig Gardner joined Birmingham from rivals Aston Villa for \u00a33m in 2010<\/span> <\/p>\n

Sunderland are close to completing the signing of Birmingham midfielder Craig Gardner, BBC Sport understands.<\/p>\n

The 24-year-old is poised for a \u00a36m move to the Stadium of Light, a month after Blues’ Premier League relegation.<\/p>\n

Gardner was City’s top scorer last season with 10 goals in all competitions, and was part of the side that won the Carling Cup in February.<\/p>\n

Birmingham are also believed to be in talks over the joint sale of Cameron Jerome and Scott Dann to Stoke.<\/p>\n

The Potters reportedly had a bid of \u00a310m rejected but discussions are continuing.<\/p>\n

Sunderland have been looking to bolster their midfield options after selling Jordan Henderson to Liverpool for a fee which could rise to \u00a320m.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, 19-year-old Birmingham midfielder Ashley Sammons, who made his debut in the Carling Cup two years ago, has signed a new one-year contract.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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