The England international is rated as as "the young British footballer around" by Sunderland boss Steve Bruce and with cross town rivals Manchester United also reported as being interested and Henderson being reported as wanting to go there due to having more opportunities to play first team football, Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini, is according to The People preparing to make a last ditch attempt to try and sign him.
Sunderland are keen to keep Henderson who signed a five year deal with The Mackams last April.