The 24-year-old striker will sit down with Sunderland officials later on Thursday to discuss personal terms.

According to press reports, the former Ajax Amsterdam and Marseille man will earn £40,000 as a weekly salary.

Birmingham have recently agreed a £6 million fee with Spurs to sign Mido but the player failed to agree personal terms with Blues.

Sunderland, who returned to the top flight under Roy Keane's guidance, open their Premiership campaign against Tottenham on the 11th of August.