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Sunderland midfielder Bolo Zenden is not yet ready to hang up his boots, despite the possibility of a coaching role.

Steve Bruce said comments attributed to Marcos Angeleri 'sadden him' and he will 'deal' with him on his return to the club on Friday.

On-loan Sunderland striker Danny Welbeck says he is ready to turn his back on Ghana by committing himself once and for all to England.

Sunderland keeper Craig Gordon believes he will not be fully fit again until early next season after missing out for Scotland.

Asamoah Gyan claims he has put his penalty miss for Ghana behind him and is concentrating on his Sunderland career.

Sunderland's hopes of landing Danny Welbeck on a permanent deal look doomed after Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed he wants to keep him.

On-loan Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck has admitted that he is interested in joining Sunderland on a permanent basis.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce says he is concerned by the amount of travelling Sulley Muntari, Asamoah Gyan and John Mensah have to do.

Marcos Angeleri may have played his last game for the club after blasting Sunderland boss Steve Bruce claiming he is unpleasant to him.

Sunderland midfielder Jordan Henderson says he will try as hard for the England U-21s as he would for the full squad.

Sunderland keeper Craig Gordon looks to be on a collision course with Steve Bruce after declaring he wants to play against Brazil.

Sunderland's injury woes have eased with Sulley Muntari, Keiran Richardson and Anton Ferdinand all now recovering well from knocks.

Steve Bruce has been challenged to push Sunderland into a regular top ten Premier League spot by owner Ellis Short.

Sunderland owner Ellis Short has urged the club's fans to flock to the Stadium of Light in order to help them achieve their goals.

Sunderland will check on Sulley Muntari, Kieran Richardson and Danny Welbeck on Monday after all three came off injured on Sunday.

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has warned his defenders to keep an eye out for Liverpool's Andy Carroll.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce will have Lee Cattermole, Nedum Onuoha and Bolo Zenden available again for the visit of Liverpool.

Scotland call-ups for Sunderland's Craig Gordon and Phil Bardsley could see them line-up against Brazil in 10 days time.

Danny Welbeck admits he has enjoyed his time at Sunderland but the on-loan star is unclear where he will be playing next season.

Fraizer Campbell could play a part in Sunderland's home clash with Liverpool on Sunday, after six-months out through injury.

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce believes his team's current two-week break could help them in the final few weeks of the season.

Steve Bruce is again being linked with a summer move for Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia and is reportedly preparing a £9m offer.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is refusing to risk the fitness of Lee Cattermole as he edges closer to a first-team comeback after injury.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is convinced there is more to come from recent recruits Sulley Muntari and Stephane Sessegnon.

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn has all but said that Jordan Henderson will not be leaving the Black Cats.

Sunderland have confirmed they will try and wrap up a permanent deal for Ahmed Elmohamady at the end of the season.

On-loan Adam Reed is hoping Sunderland boss Steve Bruce will allow him to stay at Brentford for the rest of the season.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce wants to sort out a new deal for Bolo Zenden but the midfielder has yet to decide whether to stay.

Steve Bruce is hoping that Lee Cattermole will be able to return to the side in time to face Manchester City next month.

Sunderland chief executive Steve Walton has denied that the club need to sell any of their star players to balance the books.

Sunderland striker Fraizer Campbell is edging closer to a first-team return but wary of overdoing it after undergoing knee surgery.

Sunderland have opened contract talks with Steed Malbranque, while Jordan Henderson says he has no intention of leaving this summer.

Lee Cattermole will return to training with Sunderland this week and could be back in action for the clash with Liverpool next Sunday.

Black Cats boss Steve Bruce has targeted a top ten finish after seeing his side pick up a hard earned point at Arsenal.

Sunderland striker Danny Welbeck has asked to play in the reserves on Tuesday in an effort to get himself back to full fitness asap.

Steve Bruce says he put pen-to-paper on a new deal with Sunderland after receiving assurances about the ambition of owner Ellis Short.

Steve Bruce has told his players to forget Sunderland's injury troubles and carry on as best they can in their quest for Europe.

Steve Bruce is full of praise for Sunderland's summer signing Asamoah Gyan and believes he is relishing his role as a lone striker.

Danny Welbeck could return for injury-hit Sunderland as they face Arsenal in the Premier League at the Emirates Stadium tomorrow.

Steve Bruce has revealed striker Danny Welbeck could play against Arsenal on Saturday as he is now recovered from his knee injury.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has revealed goalkeeper Craig Gordon will visit a specialist in Sweden on Monday about his knee injury.

Steve Bruce has quickly denied rumours that defender Michael Turner will not play again this season due to his ongoing knee injury.

Sunderland striker Frazier Campbell has handed boss Steve Bruce a major boost after returning to training with the first team.