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Sunderland have secured the loan signing of Greek defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos from Wolfsburg until the end of the season.

Wayne Bridge is relishing the chance to play football once again after completing a loan move from Manchester City to Sunderland.

Wayne Bridge is having a medical with Sunderland but Kevin Davies looks set to sign a new deal with Bolton.

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill is hoping to bring in some new players on loan as injuries start to bite into his squad.

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill has confirmed that the club have had a bid for Bolton striker Kevin Davies rejected.

Sunderland will make another approach to sign Kevin Davies after failing with one offer for the striker over the weekend.

Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill saluted the spirit of comeback king Fraizer Campbell after seeing him keep the club's FA Cup dreams alive.

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill has confirmed he is considering a beat-the-deadline day bid for Bolton striker Kevin Davies.

Frazier Campbell was delighted to end his injury nightmare with the goal which secured a replay for Sunderland against Middlesbrough.

Sunderland will host either Arsenal or Aston Villa in the FA Cup fifth round if they win their replay at Middlesbrough.

John O'Shea is hoping derby victory could set Sunderland on the way to FA Cup glory.

Sunderland are set to step up their interest in Bolton's Kevin Davies and make a permanent offer for the striker.

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill will be without striker Nicklas Bendtner for the FA Cup clash with local rivals Middlesbrough.

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill has confirmed striker Nicklas Bendtner's facial injuries are worse than was first thought.

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill has been linked with a swoop for Bolton captain Kevin Davies, who is out of contract in the summer.

Sunderland are on the trail of Sporting Lisbon's Adrien Silva but Everton are thought to head a list of clubs who want him.

Sunderland striker Frazier Campbell says he is close to a return to the starting line-up after playing for the reserves on Tuesday.

Sunderland are giving a trial to the brother of Mario Balotelli with 19-year-old Enoch given a chance to impress at the club.

Zlatan Muslimovic spent Tuesday training with Sunderland, according to his agent.

Skipper Lee Cattermole has credited new manager Martin O'Neill with restoring confidence in his Sunderland team.

Stephane Sessegnon says confidence is high at Sunderland and that is the reason they have started to find the back of the net.

Martin O'Neill is almost certainly going to be without Nicklas Bendtner for the FA Cup fourth round clash with Middlesbrough.

Sunderland's John O'Shea has heaped praise on Stephane Sessegnon and claimed his contribution should not go unmentioned.

Sunderland's away Barclays Premier League fixture against Newcastle has been moved to Sunday, March 4 for live television coverage.

Sunderland defender Wes Brown has pleaded with Craig Gardner to put his homesickness behind him and stay at the club.

John O'Shea will be taking nothing for granted despite seeing Sunderland ease themselves into the top half of the Barclays Premier League.

Martin O'Neill has told Ji Dong-won he is an important part of his Sunderland plans after rejecting offers for the South Korean.

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill reiterated his desire to keep Craig Gardner after sealed victory over Swansea in stunning style.

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill claims he hasn't been too focused on getting some business done before the close of the transfer window.

Sunderland have been boosted by the return to training of Wes Brown and Titus Bramble ahead of Saturday's game against Swansea.

Martin O'Neill has denied speculation that Sunderland tried to make a late bid for new Newcastle striker Papiss Demba Cisse.

Former Sunderland chairman Sir Tom Cowie has died at the age of 89.

Martin O'Neill insists he won't be panic buying in the transfer window despite being concerned by the injury situation at Sunderland.

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill is refusing to be panicked into making a foray into the January transfer market.

Sunderland midfielder David Meyler says they need to make the Stadium of Light a fortress and make teams fear playing there.

Sunderland are facing a battle to keep hold of Craig Gardner as Birmingham want to take the 'homesick' player back to the Midlands.

Sunderland striker Ryan Noble has left the club and joined up with Championship side Derby County for a month's loan.

Summer signing Connor Wickham has pledged to be the man to find the goals for Sunderland after returning from injury at Chelsea.

Steve Bruce remains convinced he could have resurrected Sunderland from their slump if allowed time.

Michael Turner is hoping to take advantage of Matt Kilgallon's injury problems to claim a place in the Sunderland first team.

Freiburg striker Papiss Cisse has opened the door to a possible move to Sunderland by saying he is flattered at being linked.

Sunderland striker Frazier Campbell has insisted he will not be rushed back into first team action too quickly.

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill is waiting to see the extent of Matt Kilgallon's injury after he was stretchered off against Chelsea.

Nicklas Bendtner could return to the Sunderland squad for the Chelsea clash, he faces a late check on his knee injury..

Martin O'Neill says Sunderland are not out of the relegation fight yet as he prepares to take his side to Chelsea on Saturday.

Martin O'Neill insists Sunderland will still be engaged in a fight for Barclays Premier League survival even if they beat Chelsea on Saturday.

Sebastian Larsson claims the players have renewed confidence under Martin O'Neill that they had lacked under Steve Bruce.

Sunderland's FA Cup fourth-round clash with neighbours Middlesbrough is to be screened live on television.

Martin O'Neill is determined to keep midfielder Craig Gardner on Wearside despite interest in his services from elsewhere.

Martin O'Neill has praised Matt Kilgallon for the way he has stepped forward and grabbed his opportunity with the Black Cats.

Sunderland captain Lee Cattermole believes the club could have saved themselves a fortune with winger James McClean.

Nyron Nosworthy has ended a seven year association with Sunderland by turning his loan move into a permanent deal at Watford.

After missing the matches against Manchester City and Wigan, Phil Bardsley is desperate to get back to Premier League action.

Sunderland's injury problems are starting to ease after both Fraizer Campbell and Craig Gordon both played for the reserves on Monday.

Sunderland winger James McClean is desperate for his first taste of a North East derby when the Black Cats take on Boro in the FA Cup.

Sunderland skipper Lee Cattermole has spoken of his delight at drawing Middlesbrough in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Sunderland face an FA Cup fourth-round derby against Middlesbrough at the Stadium of Light following Sunday's draw.

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill might just have discovered a "new signing" without spending a single penny.

Martin O'Neill says he won't be underestimating Peterborough in Sunday's FA Cup clash as he targets a run in the competition.

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill will do all he can to address the one glaring absence on his CV as he heads into his latest FA Cup campaign.

Sunderland are sweating on the fitness of Wes Brown, Titus Bramble and Phil Bardsley ahead of Sunday's FA Cup trip to Peterborough.

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill has played down transfer speculation linking Arsenal with a move for versatile star Kieran Richardson.

Sunderland midfielder Jack Colback has been rewarded for his early-season form with a two-year contract extension.

Reports suggest that Liverpool along with Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille are closing in on a move for Stephane Sessegnon.

Sunderland's rising star James McClean says he is playing without any fear and loving life under Martin O'Neill.

Keeper Craig Gordon and defender Michael Turner will both return to action for Sunderland reserves on Wednesday afternoon after long-term injuries.

Martin O'Neill is set for a meeting with Sunderland owner Ellis Short over the next few days to outline his January transfer plans.

New boss Martin O'Neill has hailed the win at Wigan as the best result for the Black Cats since his arrival at the club.

Martin O'Neill will give Wes Brown a late fitness check ahead of tonight's clash at Wigan as he tries to shake of a groin problem.

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill will send his makeshift side into battle at Wigan buoyed by their New Year's Day heroics.

Midfielder Kieran Richardson is being linked with a move away from the club with Arsenal said to be keen on his services.

Martin O'Neill says he'll hold talks with owner Ellis Short over freeing up some cash to ease his injury crisis in the transfer window.

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill admitted there was an element of controversy surrounding his side's winning goal in the 1-0 victory over Manchester City.

Boss Martin O'Neill has admitted he would understand if Stephane Sessegnon quits Sunderland because of his off-the-pitch problems.