The Black Cats boss is reportedly hoping to pull off a double transfer coup before his side kick off the Premier League season at Liverpool on August 13.
Former Middlesbrough winger Johnson's future at City appears uncertain and Bruce is hoping to take advantage by signing the 24-year-old England international on a season-long loan.
Bellamy's ?90,000-a-week wages make any potential deal for him difficult, but Bruce remains hopeful of tempting the Wales striker to Wearside.
Source: Team Talk
Source: Team Talk