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Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is reportedly lining up a move for Aston Villa winger Stewart Downing but he may have to wait until summer.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has major doubts over both Lee Cattermole and Asamoah Gyan for the clash with Blackburn.

Titus Bramble says his good performances for Sunderland this season are down in part to the support he has received from the fans.

Lee Cattermole believes Sunderland can qualify for Europe if they build on what they have achieved so far this season.

Sunderland striker Darren Bent is being tipped to end his goal drought sooner rather than later by his manager Steve Bruce.

Steve Bruce has Danny Welbeck back to face Blackpool on Tuesday as the Black Cats aim to bounce back from defeat at Man United.

Steve Bruce will be without Michael Turner and Titus Bramble for the visit to Manchester United and John Mensah is a doubt.

Steve Bruce has revealed he will only make a move in the transfer market next month if his side is suddenly beset by injuries

Bolo Zenden is predicting a Boxing Day upset as he prepares for the Manchester United clash.

Steve Bruce says he is happy with the squad he has got at Sunderland and does not need to add to it during January.

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn has warned fans that poor attendances will hinder their efforts in the transfer market.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is set to make a double swoop on Manchester City for Nedum Onuoha and Adam Johnson.

Jordan Henderson will need to be rested soon for his own good according to skipper Lee Cattermole.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has warned of the consequences should new owners continue to come into the Premier League.

Sunderland defender Anton Ferdinand is pushing for a place in the side to face Manchester United on Boxing Day.

Sunderland have been warned they will have to cough up £8m if they are to turn Nedum Onuoha's loan deal into a permanent transfer.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has revealed his Christmas wish and that's for Manchester United to sell him striker Danny Welbeck.

Steve Bruce has admitted he would be unable to turn down the England job if he was approached by the FA to succeed Fabio Capello.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce will be without Anton Ferdinand, Michael Turner and Titus Bramble for the visit of Bolton on Saturday.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is confident his team are capable of challenging for a European place by the end of the season.

Anton Ferdinand feels Sunderland are capable enough to accept nothing less than a Premier League top ten finish this season.

Sunderland defender Anton Ferdinand feels finishing in the top 10 should be a minimum requirement for his side this season.

Sunderland defender Michael Turner feels it would be "unwise" if he returned to action too soon as he struggles with a knee injury.

Black Cats boss Steve Bruce says he full expects record signing Asamoah Gyan to be fit to face Bolton this weekend.

Sunderland defender Nedum Onuoha has again indicated he would like to make his move to the club a permanent deal.

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn has hailed to effort and ability of star striker Darren Bent, describing him as a "credit to the club".

Sunderland keeper Simon Mignolet says he will have no hard feelings if Craig Gordon takes his first team place back at the weekend.

Steve Bruce believes Sunderland will erase inconsistent displays, like Saturday's at Fulham, once his young team matures.

Steve Bruce has revealed Sunderland could be without Anton Ferdinand for a month after he injured his hamstring at Fulham.

Niall Quinn will do all he can to keep Jordan Henderson at Sunderland, with his aim to see the midfielder leading the team into Europe.

Steve Bruce admits Asamoah Gyan and Craig Gordon are "slight doubts" for Sunderland's clash at Fulham on Saturday.

Paulo Da Silva's agent says his client won't be joining Real Zaragoza but admits he isn't sure whether he will stay at Sunderland.

Despite their rare outings up front together, record signing Asamoah Gyan insists he can forge a partnership with Darren Bent.

Sunderland are in talks with an unnamed Spanish club over the transfer of Paraguay centre back Paulo Da Silva.

England hopeful Lee Cattermole has said that Europe can now be a target for Sunderland after a great start to the season.

Avram Grant is targeting an away win as an effort to get the Hammers season back on track and pull away from the bottom of the table.

Jordan Henderson has targeted more goals for Sunderland, after getting back on the score sheet in the win over West Ham.

Steve Bruce has targeted a top ten finish in the Premier League after watching his side pick up three points against West Ham.

Star striker Darren Bent has admitted he is interested in extending his contract at Sunderland.

Steve Bruce is again without defenders Michael Turner and Titus Bramble for the clash with West Ham on Sunday afternoon.

Steve Bruce admits that with every goal that Danny Welbeck scores the chances of signing him on a permanent basis grow slimmer.

Steve Bruce is keeping his fingers crossed that centre-half John Mensah will be fit and raring to go when West Ham visit on Sunday.

Steve Bruce's transfer war chest could be boost by £750,000 in the new year as Leeds prepare a bid for George McCartney.

Sunderland left-back George McCartney is to stay on loan at Leeds until the end of December.

Sunderland are preparing themselves for a new year bid from Italian club Bari for the services of defender Anton Ferdinand.