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Transfer policy okay with boss

Sunderland have revealed their transfer policy for the future but Paolo Di Canio claims he will have the final word.

Exit on cards for striker

Bundesliga side Augsburg want to turn Ji Dong-won's loan deal into a permanent transfer but will have to pay around £2.5m to land him.

Johnson backs boss

Sunderland winger Adam Johnson has backed boss Paolo Di Canio and says he supports his hard line approach to management.

Players complain to PFA

Sunderland boss Paulo Di Canio is heading for a fall out with some of his players after they reported him to the PFA.

Di Canio eyes new striker

Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio wants to start revamping his squad by signing a new striker.

Di Canio praises players

Paolo Di Canio has praised his players and the fans after their efforts in the defeat to Tottenham on Sunday.

Second chance for defender

Paolo Di Canio has ripped into Phil Bardsley after pictures of him in a casino appeared last week but he will be given a second chance.

Defender happy to prove his fitness

Sunderland defender John O'Shea has expressed his relief at reaching the end of the season in good health and with his honour intact.

Fletcher will come good - boss

Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher will be able to flourish when he recovers from injury according to new boss

Defender deal back on the horizon

The move for Lazio defender Modibo Diakite is back on after Sunderland secured their Premier League status.

Rose to miss Spurs clash

Sunderland will be without defender Danny Rose for their clash with Tottenham on Sunday because of the terms of his loan.

Di Canio questions attitudes

Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio believes that the attitude of some of the younger players in his squad must change.

Italian calling the shots

Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio insists that the squad will be back in training on Monday - and summer holidays will have to wait.

No early holiday for duo

Paolo Di Canio has said suspended duo Stephane Sessegnon and Craig Gardner are working even harder than their team-mates in training.

Boss critical of Wickham

Sunderland boss Paulo Di Canio has admitted his frustration with Connor Wickham, joking he needs to "slap his face" to motivate him.

Sunderland boss to wait on Rose

Paolo Di Canio has said he will decide in the summer whether to try and pursue a permanent deal for loan star Danny Rose at Spurs.

Bardsley targets Sunderland safety

Phil Bardsley is challenging Sunderland to solve their own problems as they attempt to stave off their lingering relegation fears.

Black Cats keeper in demand

Serie A side Napoli have been linked with a summer swoop for Sunderland goalkeeper Simon Mignolet.

Di Canio pleased with predicament

Paolo Di Canio is happy Sunderland's fate remains in their own hands as they still need to secure their top-flight status.

Di Canio criticises Sunderland mentality

Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio is confident the Black Cats will stay up but has called for a complete change of mentality at the club.

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