Sunderland manager Steve Bruce launches attack on 'disrespectful' Liverpool

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has branded Liverpool as 'disrespectful' in the handling of their interest in striker Kenwyne Jones.

There has been constant speculation in recent weeks about the Sunderland striker joining the Merseyside club, however Bruce has said their has been no contact between the two clubs and any thought of a loan move is 'nonsense'.

"I find it hugely disrespectful, the antics of Liverpool," he said according to Press Association. "I have huge respect for Liverpool and the way they have done their business and they way they have conducted themselves.

"But I have to say, this constant badgering of Kenwyne Jones when we as a club haven't heard anything, and then I keep reading this nonsense that I'm going to allow him to go on loan because it's a tax advantage for both clubs is the biggest load of rubbish I have read for weeks.

"As if I'm got to let our big, big player, one of our big, big assets, go on loan - I find it hugely disrespectful and I can't understand where Liverpool are coming from."