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Defender set for move
Manchester United, 08:32, August 20, 2008 ,
Man Utd defender Mikael Silvestre is tipped to join Sunderland for £750,000 this week to end his nine-year stay at Old Trafford.
Black Cats boss Roy Keane has already significantly added to his squad this summer and experienced full-back Silvestre could be his latest addition at the Stadium of Light.
Keane will know all about the France international from their time together at United and Silvestre's ability to play centre-half will be appealing for the Sunderland chief.
Silvestre was linked with Man City earlier this week but a move to Wearside is now said to be on the cards.
Injury and the emergence of Patrice Evra have limited Silvestre's first-team appearances for the last couple of seasons but he would be a key player for Sunderland if the transfer goes through.
However, Arsenal have also emerged as a possible destination although Silvestre would not be guaranteed a start at the Emirates.