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Sunderland are set to sign Egypt international Ahmed Al-Muhammadi on loan with a view to a permanent move.

Portsmouth forward John Utaka admits he is praying the rumours of Sunderland's interest in him turn out to be true.

Sunderland are being linked with a move for former Boro striker Tuncay who maybe on his way from Stoke.

Sunderland keeper Martin Fulop looks likely to get his wish to move away from the club granted with West Brom ready to step in.

John Mensah's agent says the Lyon defender is really keen on a return to Sunderland after his loan spell with the club last season.

Chairman Niall Quinn has insisted that any new signings will not hinder Sunderland's policy for developing young talent.

Sunderland could bring in Egypt international Ahmed Al-Muhammadi on a season-long loan from ENPPI.

Steve Bruce has failed in his attempt to bring Schalke defender Heiko Westermann to the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland are still in the hunt for Schalke defender Heiko Westermann but there is confusion over the identity of the player's agent.

Sheffield United manager Kevin Blackwell says he's been priced out of bringing Nyron Nosworthy back on loan next season.

Anderlecht and Olympiakos are keeping tabs on goalkeeper Marton Fulop after Sunderland completed the signing of Simon Mignolet.

Sunderland have completed the signing of Belgian goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, who has penned a five-year deal.

Sheffield United are keen on re-signing Sunderland defender Nyron Nosworthy who finished last season on loan with the Blades.

Blackpool's hopes of landing Phil Bardsley have been hit by the news the defender wants to stay at Sunderland.

Niall Quinn says Sunderland want all of their transfer business done before they go to Portugal for pre-season.

Sunderland striker Daryl Murphy is being tipped for a move to Celtic in a £1.5m deal despite interest from Ipswich.

Blackburn and Sunderland are interested in Bordeaux midfielder Alou Diarra who is also being linked with a move to Barcelona.

Anderlecht are the latest club to join Sunderland in the hunt to sign Norwegian striker Marcus Pedersen.

Sunderland full-back Phil Bardsley is apparently wanted by Premier League new boys Blackpool as they look to improve their squad.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has admitted a number of players will be leaving the Stadium of Light during the close season.

Sunderland have reportedly lodged a £4m bid for Manchester City's Nedum Onuoha but face competition for his services.

Sunderland have secured a cut-price deal for Simon Mignolet in return for a higher cut of any sell-on fee.

Sunderland and Newcastle are facing stiff competition from Blackburn and Bolton for Norwegian teenager Marcus Pedersen.

Sunderland are ready to switch their attention to Aston Villa full-back Luke Young after being priced out of a move for Alan Hutton.

Sunderland have missed out on Udinese winger Simone Pepe after he confirmed his intention to join Juventus instead.

Goalkeeper Simon Mignolet has snubbed a transfer to PSV Eindhoven and is closing in on a move to Sunderland.

Sunderland are being tipped to make a move to sign Wigan Athletic goalkeeper Chris Kirkland this summer.

Sunderland are now favourites to land Mauro Boselli after Wigan were priced out of a move for the striker.

Wigan look to have nipped in ahead of Sunderland in the race to sign Estudiantes striker Mauro Boselli.