Colleagues at the Sunderland Echo and Northern Echo both think the deal is still on and Sheff Wed are out of the equation. No mention of Buckley, but Gus wants Bridcutt.
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/sunderland-afc/wickham-move-to-brighton-could-help-bridcutt-s-switch-to-sunderland-1-6400718