Sunderland priced out of move for Spain's £10m diamond Guiza

The 27-year-old, who scored in Spain's Euro 2008 semi-final triumph over Russia, has been valued at £10million by his club Majorca on the back of his performances in Austrian and Switzerland.

On target: Spain striker Daniel Guiza scores past Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeyev during their Euro 2008 semi-final

Black Cats’ manager Roy Keane and chairman Niall Quinn are set to baulk at that asking price as Guiza was used only sparingly as a substitute by national coach Luis Aragones.

Guiza was La Liga's top goalscorer last season, netting 27 times.