Rivals Newcastle and Sunderland face a January showdown for Sochaux striker Modibo Maiga.
The Black Cats are poised to go head-to-head with their neighbours over the 23-year-old Mali star.
Newcastle was bitterly disappointed not to land him before the August transfer window closed.
Maiga, who was involved in a strike row with his club in August, is determined to land a dream move to the Premier League and named Newcastle as his preferred destination.
But the Black Cats interest could spark a North-East bidding war.
Newcastle thought they had all but completed a £7m deal for Maiga before Sochaux began playing hard ball over the fee.
But Bruce is keen to add another striker to his squad, despite securing Niklas Bendtner on loan from Arsenal as cover for Asamoah Gyan.
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