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Sunderland have been given permission to speak to Hull City centre-back Michael Turner after tabling a potential £12m bid.

Danny Collins has been given permission by Sunderland manager Steve Bruce to speak to Stoke about a pre-deadline move.

Lyon's Ghana international defender John Mensah has completed his season-long loan move to Sunderland.

Steve Bruce looks set to name Craig Gordon in goal for the game against Stoke with Marton Fulop a doubt.

Stoke City have agreed a fee with Sunderland for Danny Collins after being told by Steve Bruce that he can leave the club.

Sunderland will have to move quickly to sign Michael Turner from Hull after Liverpool re-entered the race for the defender.

Sunderland duo Carlos Edwards and Grant Leadbitter are in talks with Ipswich as boss Roy Keane turns to tried-and-trusted players.

Sunderland defender Paul McShane is on the verge of joining Hull after passing a medical and agreeing personal terms.

Grant Leadbitter is set to sign for Ipswich after Sunderland agreed a fee with the Tractor Boys for the midfielder.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has praised slimline Andy Reid after he fired home a brace in the 4-1 win against Norwich.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce says Fraizer Campbell has avoided any serious damage following a clash with Norwich keeper Ben Alnwick.

Sunderland are set to make changes against Norwich with Marton Fulop and Lee Cattermole among the players to be rested.

John Mensah claims to have signed for Sunderland on loan, while Anthony Stokes has left the club to sign for Hibernian.

Sunderland are waiting on the fitness of Lee Cattermole and Marton Fulop ahead of the Blackburn game.

Sunderland's chances of signing John Mensah from Lyon have improved after he underwent a medical in France.

Marouane Chamakh says he can understand why Bordeaux blocked his move to Sunderland as he looks set to stay in France.

Sunderland are closing in on the signing of John Mensah and Steve Bruce hopes to have it done in the next 48 hours.

Sunderland are trying to sign Lucas Neill, while a move to sign John Mensah on loan is still in the pipeline.

Sunderland look set to be without Steed Malbranque against Chelsea, while Kieran Richardson is also a doubt.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has confirmed negotiations with Ipswich over a deal for striker Daryl Murphy are ongoing.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has admitted he hopes to sign Lyon defender John Mensah on loan within the next two days.

Darren Bent, Fraizer Campbell, Lorik Cana and Lee Cattermole are all expected to start in a new-look Sunderland line-up at Bolton.

Lyon defender John Mensah has refused to comment on speculation that he could join Sunderland on a one-year loan deal.

Paraguay captain Paulo da Silva is finally on his way to Sunderland after receiving his work permit.

Sunderland and Arsenal are both said to be weighing up bids for Tim Krul but Newcastle are determined to keep hold.

Sunderland are ready to bid £10m for Lee Cattermole and Wigan say all the rumours are unsettling the midfielder.

Lucas Neill is set to decide on his future this week with Sunderland still in the race to sign the Australian defender.

Sunderland have given permission to Leicester to play loan striker Martyn Waghorn in Wednesday's Carling Cup tie at Macclesfield.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce says defender Nyron Nosworthy will be available against Bolton despite breaking his finger.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce could make a swoop on Portsmouth for defender Sylvain Distin after revealing his admiration.

Sunderland new-boy Darren Bent has described the politics of his time at Tottenham as "the worst two years of my career".

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has admitted he may make a move for Lyon defender John Mensah as he looks to bolster his defence.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has pulled out of the race to sign Morrocan striker Marouane Chamakh from French club Bordeaux.

Ipswich boss Roy Keane has raided Sunderland's youth ranks to sign England Under-20 midfielder Jack Colback on loan until January.

Former West Ham United defender Lucas Neill is in reportedly in talks with Sunderland over a free-agent move.

Tottenham striker Darren Bent is set to finally sign for Sunderland on Wednesday after passing a medical at the Stadium of Light.

Steve Bruce is still thought to be keen on bringing Lee Cattermole to the Stadium of Light despite Wigan's firm stance on the player.

Reported Sunderland target Andre-Pierre Gignac has confirmed he will snub a move to the Premier League to remain with Toulouse.

Steve Bruce has been linked with a move for Spurs duo Michael Dawson and David Bentley, with Darren Bent also poised to sign.

Spurs striker Darren Bent is undergoing a medical at Sunderland ahead of his proposed transfer to the Stadium of Light.

Steve Bruce admits his frustrating pursuit of Spurs striker Darren Bent has cost him other targets and he could pull the plug.

Striker Darren Bent has apologised for his online rant at Spurs as Sunderland boss Steve Bruce rates his chances of a swoop at 50-50.