Sunderland: July 2008 - news archive

Preston have signed Sunderland winger Ross Wallace on a 12-month loan and could snap him up on a permanent deal.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane has labelled Stoke City a 'disgrace' after they pulled out of a deal for Marton Fulop.

Sunderland have completed the signing of Steed Malbranque and boss Roy Keane says two other signings could follow.

Sunderland are hoping to wrap up a deal for Steed Malbranque with the Spurs midfielder undergoing a medical at the Stadium of Light.

Portsmouth appear to have won the race to sign Spurs defender Younes Kaboul after the Frenchman rejected a switch to Sunderland.

Roy Keane wants to take up to five more players to Sunderland this summer, including Tottenham duo Steed Malbranque and Younes Kaboul.

Goalkeeper Marton Fulop has been told by Sunderland boss Roy Keane to agree a move to Stoke in the next 24 hours or return to Wearside.

Sunderland have completed the signing of El-Hadji Diouf from Bolton after the player penned a four-year deal.

Sunderland have a good chance of landing Younes Kaboul from Tottenham after Portsmouth played down their chances of doing a deal.

Bolton striker El-Hadji Diouf is undergoing a medical at Sunderland as he closes in on a switch to the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland are reported to be closing in on a £2.5million swoop for Bolton striker El-Hadji Diouf, who has expressed a desire to leave.

Stoke City have agreed a fee with Sunderland for Hungarian international goalkeeper Marton Fulop.

Harry Redknapp has revealed that Tottenham defender Younes Kaboul will snub both Sunderland and Aston Villa to join Portsmouth.

Sunderland have completed the signing of 19-year-old David Meyler from Cork City for an undisclosed fee.

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has made a late bid to hijack Sunderland's move for Tottenham defender Younes Kaboul.

Roy Keane has continued his summer recruitment drive at Sunderland by completing the surprise signing of goalkeeper Nick Colgan.

Pascal Chimbonda was today expected at Sunderland to undergo a medical ahead of his move from Tottenham.

Sunderland have signed Finland midfielder Teemu Tainio from Premier League rivals Tottenham on a three-year deal.

Want-away Tottenham defender Younes Kaboul will make a decision on Sunderland's offer in the next 24 hours.

Sunderland manager Roy Keane could have as many as six new players on board by the end of next week.

Tottenham midfielder Teemu Tainio says he is open to a move to Sunderland but admits there is some way to go before a deal is done.

Sunderland could miss out on the signing of Younes Kaboul after it was revealed the Frenchman is set for Aston Villa.

Stoke look set to offer £3m for Sunderland keeper Marton Fulop in order to land their man after missing Liverpool's Scott Carson.

Roy Keane is facing a possible touchline ban after being sent to the stands in Sunderland's 3-1 friendly win against Sporting Lisbon.

Defender Pascal Chimbonda is poised to trigger a £23 million deal after revealing he is close to joining Sunderland.

Fulham and Sunderland are set to fight it out for Man Utd striker Louis Saha, according to reports.

Sunderland are hoping to wrap up a deal for Tottenham defender Pascal Chimbonda after opening talks with the Frenchman.

Roy Keane has taken midfielder Liam Miller off the transfer list after handing him a clean slate at Sunderland.

Roy Keane is closing in on the capture of four new players from Premiership rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

Roy Keane is hopeful that Kenwyne Jones will avoid major knee surgery but is refusing to say when he will be back playing.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane is expected to make two new signings over the next few days and wants a total of six before the big kick-off.

Sunderland are closing in on a move for Cork City midfielder David Meyler despite having a first bid for the player rejected.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane are expected to be without the services of Kenwyne Jones until the new year at the earliest.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane could be ready to turn to Manchester United's Louis Saha as he looks to solve his striker problem.

Steaua Bucharest defender Dorin Goian is 'desperate' to sign for Sunderland and his agent is confident a deal can be struck.

Sunderland are being linked with a raid on Celtic for left-back Lee Naylor after missing out on West Ham's George McCartney.

Black Cats boss Roy Keane is reportedly eyeing a double raid on Reading for striker Kevin Doyle and midfielder Stephen Hunt.

Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley has declared himself fit to start the new season after making a successful return from injury.

Sunderland have made an enquiry over the availability of Tottenham midfielder Steed Malbranque, according to his agent.

Sunderland have reportedly opened the bidding for Everton striker Andy Johnson, who is also wanted by Wigan.

Sunderland are currently in talks with Steaua Bucharest over a deal to sign Romanian defender Dorin Goian.

Sunderland's £4m target George McCartney does not want to leave West Ham this summer.

Niall Quinn says he is not concerned about Roy Keane's contract situation and insists he is fully committed to Sunderland.

Reports claim Sunderland and Wigan will battle it out for the signature of Andy Johnson, despite Everton's claims they won't sell.

Out-of-favour Arnau is set to leave Sunderland on loan with the Spaniard currently training with Championship side Blackpool.

Carlos Edwards says he wants to put last season's injury nightmare behind him and prove he is Premiership class.

Roy Keane is struggling to find a new striker after Tottenham's Darren Bent reportedly snubbed a move to Sunderland.

Sunderland and Wigan will have to fork out £12million if they are to have any chance of landing Andy Johnson from Everton.

Nottingham Forest have signed striker Andy Cole after he was released by Sunderland boss Roy Keane.

Sunderland target Stephen Hunt has opened the door to a move after hinting he wants to return to the Premiership.

Sunderland winger Ross Wallace has reportedly turned down a £1m switch to Preston to try and resurrect his Black Cats career.

Sunderland have yet to agree a fee with Premier League rivals Tottenham for Darren Bent, according to reports.

Greg Halford fired a parting shot at Sunderland after joining Sheffield United by intimating he was glad to leave.