 Bruce could be the subject of a compensation deal
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Sunderland want Wigan boss Steve Bruce to succeed Ricky Sbragia as their new manager, BBC Sport understands.
Bruce, 48, has been in charge of Wigan, who finished 11th in the Premier League, since he left Birmingham for the JJB Stadium in November 2007.
"Wigan's owner Dave Whelan will not allow Bruce to leave without a fight," said BBC Radio 5 Live's senior football reporter Ian Dennis.
The Latics have not confirmed whether they have received an approach.
But Dennis added: "Wigan paid Birmingham £3m for his services in November 2007 and I think they would want at least that in return.
"If a suitable compensation package can be reached then Bruce will be charged with transforming a Sunderland side that narrowly avoided relegation.
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"With Ellis Short's takeover imminent there will be money available and Bruce is Sunderland's number one target."
American investor Short bankrolled the club's summer transfer spending in 2008 - and he is reportedly on the brink of confirming his buy-out later this week.
Sunderland are searching for a third boss in three years after Sbragia, who guided the club to Premier League safety, resigned on Sunday.
"We need somebody who will come in and attract the type of player that Sunderland needs," said Quinn.
The Black Cats were strongly linked with Gordon Strachan, who resigned as Celtic manager on Monday.
Former England manager Steve McClaren, who is currently at Dutch side FC Twente, Croatia head coach Slaven Bilic and ex-Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard have also been linked with the club.
Former Hamburg manager Martin Jol was also mentioned in conjunction with the post, but has just joined Ajax.
But Dennis added of the Bruce situation: "I expect developments over the next few days."
Bruce started his managerial career at Sheffield United in 1998 and has since been in charge of Huddersfield, Crystal Palace and Birmingham in addition to two spells at Wigan.
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