Sunderland midfielder Cristian Riveros faces a delay in returning to the UK because of a visa problem.

Sunderland goalkeeper Marton Fulop is on the verge of joining Ipswich Town, according to Black Cats boss Steve Bruce.

Sunderland defender Titus Bramble is admant he is over an ankle injury following his £1m move.

Sunderland could make a move for England goalkeeper David James, Steve Bruce tells the BBC.

Steve Bruce is hopeful that Sunderland will soon be in a position to announce that Kieran Richardson has signed a new contract at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland have completed the protracted signing of Argentinian full-back Marcos Angeleri from Estudiantes.

Sunderland sign Argentina full-back Marcos Angeleri from Estudiantes for an undisclosed fee.

Steve Bruce has revealed he is keen on bringing free agent David James to Sunderland as he seeks a "short term" solution to his goalkeeping problems.

Titus Bramble has completed his switch to Sunderland from Wigan, in a deal believed to be worth around £1 million.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has pleaded with the club's fans to give prospective new signing Titus Bramble a chance to prove himself.

Sheffield United sign defender Nyron Nosworthy on a season-long loan from Sunderland.

It is believed that Wigan defender Titus Bramble is due to have a medical at Sunderland on Wednesday. Bramble, 28, started 35 Premier League games for the club last season.

Sunderland winger Andy Reid is to see a specialist to assess an Achilles injury ahead of linking-up with the club's pre-season training camp in Portugal

Hull City manager Nigel Pearson will not be drawn on speculation linking him with Sunderland striker Martyn Waghorn.

Ipswich Town sign Sunderland midfielder Conor Hourihane on a one-year deal.

Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon will not be fit for the start of the new campaign after fracturing a bone in his arm during pre-season training.

Sunderland striker Daryl Murphy joins Celtic for a fee of £1.5m.

Sunderland and Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon will miss the start of the new season after breaking an arm in training.

Sunderland target Nelson Valdez has confirmed that he is fielding interest from the Premier League following his run to the World Cup quarter-finals with Paraguay.

Sunderland striker Martyn Waghorn scored both goals in the Black Cats' 2-1 win over a Munster XI at Thomond Park, but left the pitch on a stretcher in the final minute with an injury.

Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon believes new team-mate Simon Mignolet can succeed in the Premier League.

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has lamented the lack of young English talent in the Premier League, indicating that the demand for instant success contributes to the ever-decreasing pool of homegrown players.

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce says he would like to sign Sol Campbell but will have to wait for an answer because the defender is getting married next week.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce says he will not rush Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon back into action as he recovers from surgery on his arm and a hernia.

Free agent Sol Campbell has held talks with Sunderland regarding a possible move to the North East, although Steve Bruce also retains an interest in Schalke defender Heiko Westermann.

Sunderland midfielder Bolo Zenden hopes that his native Netherlands can beat Spain in Sunday's World Cup final showdown.

Sunderland captain Lorik Cana signs for Turkish side Galatasaray SK on a four-year deal for a fee in excess of £5m.

Argentina international full-back Marcos Angeleri trains with Sunderland with a view to a move to the Premier League club.

Sunderland have announced their third signing of the summer with Egypt international Ahmed Al-Muhammadi joining the club on a season-long loan deal.

Sunderland confirm the signing of ENPPI defender Ahmed Al-Muhammadi on a season-long loan.

Coventry City agree to re-sign Sunderland striker Roy O'Donovan on a three-year contract.

Sunderland target Heiko Westermann rules out a move to Wearside, saying he has no desire to leave Schalke.

Northern Ireland striker David Healy says he would love the chance to move to Rangers.

Sheffield United manager Kevin Blackwell rules out a move for Sunderland defender and former loanee Nyron Nosworthy.

Sunderland have completed the signing of Belgium Under-21 international goalkeeper Simon Mignolet from St Truidense for an undisclosed fee.

Sunderland sign Belgian goalkeeper Simon Mignolet from Sint Truidense for an undisclosed fee.

Chelsea will begin the defence of their Premier League title with a home match against newly promoted West Bromwich Albion.

Estudiantes pair Mauro Boselli and Marcos Angeleri are set to complete moves to Wigan Athletic and Sunderland respectively.

According to Sky Sports, Darren Bent has been omitted from England’s 23-man World Cup squad. The Sunderland striker started England’s World Cup warm-up match against Japan on Sunday but has not done enough to impress Fabio Capello, the England manager, that he is worthy of a place.

Sunderland fans are warned about imposters posing as first team players on social networking sites.

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn believes an improvement in away form can take the club within reach of the Premier League elite next season.

Boudewijn Zenden has signed a new contract with Sunderland for the 2010-11 season.

Sunderland winger Boudewijn Zenden signs a new one-year contract with the club.

Sunderland midfielder Jack Colback distances himself from a return to Ipswich after a successful loan spell.

Sunderland have completed the signing of Paraguayan midfielder Cristian Riveros on a three-year deal from Mexican club Cruz Azul.

Premier League side Sunderland sign midfielder Cristian Riveros from Cruz Azul on a three-year deal.

Sunderland captain Lorik Cana says the club needs to address their disappointing away form in order to progress in the Premier League.

Adlene Guedioura's late winner ensured Mick McCarthy's Wolves ended a satisfying first season back in the Barclays Premier League on a high against nine-man Sunderland with a 2-1 win at Molineux.

Adlene Guedioura's second-half strike gives Wolves an entertaining final-day victory over nine-man Sunderland.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce hopes to send out a message of intent within the next week as he attempts to complete a deal for Paraguay international Cristian Riveros.

Sunderland suffer a new injury blow with the loss of midfielder Lee Cattermole for the final game of the Premier League season.

Sunderland midfielder David Meyler is to see a specialist after initial scans confirmed he ruptured knee ligaments during Sunday's 1-0 defeat by Manchester United.

Sunderland midfielder David Meyler will see a specialist after scans confirm he ruptured knee ligaments in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Manchester United.

Manchester United midfielder Nani has refused to give up on his title dream after taking the race to the final day of the season with a winner against Sunderland on Sunday.

Manchester United ensured the Barclays Premier League title race went down to the final Sunday of the season with victory at Sunderland.

Sunderland 0-1 Man Utd: Nani keeps United in hunt

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn reveals he hopes to keep Alan Hutton and John Mensah at the club next term.

Steve Bruce has said that geographical isolation remains the biggest threat to Sunderland’s ambition of establishing themselves in the upper reaches of the Barclays Premier League, but the manager is hopeful that Darren Bent’s superb debut season on Wearside will help to “smash down the barrier”.

Premier League footballer Lee Cattermole is banned from the roads after admitting driving at 103mph in North Yorkshire.

Sunderland striker Darren Bent is keen to help lead the club to a first top-half finish in the Premier League since the 2000-01 season.