<p class="big">Sunderland are ready to test Sheffield United’s resolve over Paddy Kenny, skysports.com understands. </p> The Irish international was one of The Blades’ top-performers despite their eventual relegation from the Premiership. </p> It is believed that Black Cats supremo Roy Keane highlighted Kenny as one of his possible summer recruits some weeks ago. </p> And after further scouting tripsto watch him, coupled with United’s relegation — he is now ready to make his move. </p> Keane knows Kenny from their time together with the Irish international set-up and wants him at The Stadium of Light to provide top-class competition to current number one Darren Ward. </p> United are bracing themselves not only for bids for Kenny, but a host of their other top players including Phil Jagielka and Michael Tonge.</p>