Sunderland sign versatile Tainio
Sunderland announce the signing of Tottenham midfielder Teemu Tainio on a three-year deal.

Ward set to make Black Cats start
Sunderland goalkeeper Darren Ward is set to be handed his first start when his side takes on Vitoria Setubal on Wednesday.

Keane expects transfer activity
Sunderland boss Roy Keane says he expects to see some transfer activity at the Stadium of Light during the next couple of weeks.

Striker Jones facing long lay-off
Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones could miss the first two months of the season with a knee ligament injury.

No loyalty in football - Keane
Sunderland boss Roy Keane's take on the Cristiano Ronaldo transfer saga is that players should move on to 'bigger and better things' whenever they can.

West Ham reject McCartney offer
West Ham turn down a £4.5m offer from Sunderland for Northern Ireland defender George McCartney.

Sunderland chase Johnson
Andrew Johnson could leave Everton, despite the club denying a £10.5m deal has been agreed with Fulham.

Reid close to taking Thailand job
Former Sunderland boss Peter Reidhopes to hopes to be confirmed as the new Thailand coach next week.

Blackpool bring in Arnau on trial
Sunderland midfielder Arnau Riera joins Blackpool for a week's training, with a view to completing a season-long loan move.

Who will test the Black Cats?
The players to watch during Sunderland's summer friendlies.

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