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Sunderland are reported to be lining up a late swoop for Tottenham striker Robbie Keane before the window closes.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is confident of tying up a deal for Manchester City striker Benjani before the transfer window closes.

Sunderland are in the hunt for Manchester City striker Benjani but face competition for his services from West Ham and Blackburn.

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has revealed that Lee Cattermole and Kieran Richardson could miss Monday's crucial game with Stoke.

Middlesbrough boss Gordon Strachan has now ruled out selling winger Adam Johnson to Sunderland or any other interested party.

Sunderland will hand a debut to new signing Matt Kilgallon against Everton tonight while Lee Cattermole returns to action.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce says Kenwyne Jones has been unsettled by rumours linking him to Liverpool and wants an end to the matter.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has confirmed his interest in Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones and has defended their handling of the move.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce reportedly is weighing up a £5million move for French right-back Rod Fanni, who currently plays for Rennes.

Sunderland have confirmed their interest in Aston Villa's Habib Beye but boss Steve Bruce is unsure he can do the deal this month.

Steve Bruce has blasted Liverpool and Rafael Benitez over the Anfield club's interest in unsettled Cats striker Kenwyne Jones.

Craig Gordon will start and Lee Cattermole could also make a welcome return for Sunderland against Portsmouth this weekend.

Sunderland have reportedly won the race to sign Matthew Kilgallon from Sheffield United after the two clubs agreed a transfer fee.

Sunderland are the latest club to enter the race for Sheffield United defender Matthew Kilgallon, who is out of contract in the summer.

Steve Bruce has described as 'ridiculous' reports linking Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones with a move to Liverpool.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has confirmed his interest in Guy Demel but says he is not interested in Nuno Gomes.

Tottenham are again being linked with a move for Sunderland defender Anton Ferdinand with Alan Hutton tipped to move the other way.

Liverpool could be ready to offer Sunderland £12million for Kenwyne Jones after failing with a loan bid for the player.

Hamburg chairman Bernd Hoffmann has played down talk of defender Guy Demel joining Sunderland, stating they haven't had any bids yet.

Sunderland seem set to hang on to striker Kenwyne Jones after knocking back an offer from Liverpool to take him on loan for the season.

Birmingham are reported to be lining up a £5million swoop for Sunderland midfielder Kieran Richardson.

Sunderland will welcome back Kenwyne Jones, Kieran Richardson and Bolo Zenden for the clash against Chelsea.

Sunderland's hopes of signing Hamburg defender Guy Demel have been hit by the news AC Milan are also keen.

Midfielder Bolo Zenden is backing Sunderland to cause an upset at Chelsea on Saturday to complete their own 'Grand Slam'.

Sunderland face competition from AC Milan in the race to sign £2 million-rated Hamburg defender Guy Demel.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has confirmed his interest in Kevin Kuranyi but admits he may struggle to land him.

Portsmouth have played down reports linking Younes Kaboul with Sunderland after he was left out of the Pompey side last night.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has told Stoke and Birmingham they could not afford Black Cats striker Kenwyne Jones.

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has rubbished speculation that he has made a £5million bid for Wigan goalkeeper Chris Kirkland.

Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones is set to stay at the Stadium of Light after Birmingham backed down over the club's asking price.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is lining up a controversial £5m move for Wigan keeper Chris Kirkland.

Sunderland and Wolves have joined Newcastle in the race to sign Leeds United striker Jermaine Beckford.

Schalke admit reported Sunderland target Kevin Kuranyi could move on, but it won't be until the end of the season.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has blasted reports suggesting Kenwyne Jones will be sold during the January window.

The Premier League clash between Sunderland and Bolton has been postponed due to the unsafe conditions outside of the stadium.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is targeting Hamburg defender Guy Demel, though his representatives would not comment.

Birmingham City are set to make a £9million move for Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones according to the latest reports.

Sunderland trio Kenwyne Jones, Kieran Richardson and Bolo Zenden are all expected to be passed fit for Saturday's game against Bolton.

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has been hit with an FA charge for improper conduct following his outburst at referee Andre Marriner.

Leicester City have extended Martyn Waghorn's loan from Sunderland until the end of the season.

Steve Bruce says he is hopeful of having at least three out of his ten injured players back in time for the game against Bolton.

Steve Bruce is thought to be weighing up a move for Tottenham midfielder David Bentley in order to freshen up his Sunderland squad.

Sunderland target Victor Moses has admitted that he would consider leaving Crystal Palace if a Premier League club came in for him.

Ghana have confirmed that Sunderland's John Mensah is out of the African Nations Cup finals because of a hamstring injury.

Sunderland are likely to be unchanged for their FA Cup third round clash against Barrow as injuries limit Steve Bruce's options.