Last Updated: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:58
Aston Villa target Younes Kaboul will make a decision on whether to join Sunderland from Tottenham in the next 24 hours.
Kaboul, also a target for Premier League rivals Portsmouth, held positive talks with Stadium of Light boss Roy Keane on Saturday and could join team-mates Pascal Chimbonda, Teemu Tainio and Steed Malbranque on Wearside.
Kaboul's agent, Rudy Raba, had previously dismissed Sunderland's attempt to sign the French misfit, but has now revealed the centre-back is tempted to join Keane.
He said: "Younes was very impressed with Roy Keane when he met him, especially with his vision for Sunderland Football Club.
"He was also very impressed with the city, stadium and facilities which, to be fair, are second to none.
"Younes also appreciated the fact that Roy and Sunderland have given him a couple of days to make a decision. I now expect him to make up his mind in the next 24 hours."