By . Simon Jones . Sunderland are hoping the arrival of Frank Lampard at Manchester City can push Jack Rodwell towards them. Manager Gus Poyet has been keen to sign the 23-year-old Rodwell all summer but faces competition from West Brom and Southampton among others. Rodwell is keen to leave City and play more regularly having played just 10 games last season. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Jack Rodwell take part in Sportsmail freestyle . Fresh start: Jack Rodwell (left) has struggled to hold down a place in the Manchester City side .
Frank Lampard has joined Manchester City on loan . That could allow Jack Rodwell to leave with Sunderland leading the race . Rodwell played just 10 games for City last season .