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Steve Bruce has told his Sunderland players no-one is safe from the axe following a poor display in the defeat at Wigan.

Sunderland are reported to be lining up a swoop for Fulham defender Paul Konchesky as Steve Bruce switches targets.

Striker Darren Bent is winning his fitness battle as Sunderland boss Steve Bruce prepares for a hostile return to Wigan tomorrow.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is being linked with a January swoop for Athletic Bilbao midfielder Fran Yeste.

Sunderland are waiting for scans on Darren Bent's hamstring complaint and fear he could be out for up to three weeks.

Wigan are reportedly favourites to beat off competition from Sunderland and sign Honduras international Johnny Palacios.

Lee Cattermole has defended Steve Bruce after he was blamed by Dave Whelan for Wigan's 9-1 defeat against Spurs.

Sunderland will sell Anton Ferdinand to Tottenham to help fund a £12m double raid for Maynor Figueroa and Adam Johnson.

Sunderland are sweating over the fitness of Darren Bent as the striker struggles with a slight hamstring problem.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce says he would like to sign two more players but admits he is in no rush to add to his squad.

Sunderland are lining up a triple swoop for Diego Buonanotte, Nestor Calderon and Kieren Westwood in January.

Marton Fulop, John Mensah and Bolo Zenden are all in contention as Sunderland prepare to host Arsenal on Saturday.

Marton Fulop has vowed to take advantage of Craig Gordon's injury to become Sunderland's first choice goalkeeper again.

Sunderland striker Darren Bent is predicting another upset and believes the Black Cats can beat Arsenal this weekend.

Sunderland are being linked with a move for River Plate's diminutive midfielder Diego Buonanotte.

Sunderland are hoping to have Lee Cattermole back in action ahead of schedule after he stepped up his rehab from a knee problem.

Sunderland are being linked with another raid on Middlesbrough with David Wheater said to be the target this time.

Sunderland could be without goalkeeper Craig Gordon until February after the player suffered a broken arm.

Sunderland's hopes of landing Adam Johnson have been hit by the news Middlesbrough are keen to keep hold of the winger.

Steve Bruce believes it is only a matter of time before Sunderland defender Michael Turner earns an England call-up.

England coach Fabio Capello has hinted he is likely to hand Sunderland striker Darren Bent a start against Brazil on Saturday.

Andy Reid claims he is just concentrating on Sunderland after his surprise omission from Giovanni Trapattoni's Ireland squad.

Sunderland's Craig Gordon believes Spurs striker Jermain Defoe could have avoided the challenge that left him with a fractured arm.

Roy O'Donovan is targeting a move away from Sunderland in January after admitting his days are numbered at the club.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is lining up a double swoop for Maynor Figueroa and Adam Johnson in January.

Sunderland will be without Michael Turner for the visit of Arsenal after he picked up his fifth yellow card of the season.

Darren Bent's hopes of making the World Cup have been boosted after he was called into the England squad to face Brazil.

Middlesbrough boss Gordon Strachan says he may struggle to keep hold of Sunderland target Adam Johnson in January.

Sunderland will be without the suspended Kenwyne Jones and Lorik Cana when they take on Tottenham this weekend.

Sunderland have fined Kenwyne Jones for his sending off against West Ham and Steve Bruce insists the player will be missed.

Sunderland have been boosted by the news that Lee Cattermole could return to action one month ahead of schedule.

Middlesbrough say Sunderland have not made an approach for Adam Johnson and insist he is not for sale anyway.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce says it is 'very unlikely' he will be making a move for Tottenham midfielder David Bentley.

Sunderland are reported to be closing in on a £3million swoop for Middlesbrough wing ace Adam Johnson.

Brentford have confirmed that they have asked the Premier League to investigate Michael Turner's move from Hull to Sunderland.

Sunderland are being linked with a January swoop for Cardiff City's in-form winger Peter Whittingham.

Steve Bruce admits Sunderland are facing big selection problems after Kenwyne Jones picked up a three-game ban.

West Ham's Herita Ilunga is being accused of 'play-acting' by Sunderland boss Steve Bruce who is livid at Kenwyne Jones' red card.