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.

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

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

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

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce praises Howard Webb for standing his ground in a ' highly charged ' final which saw a record 13 Yellow cards including the sending off of Dutchman Johnny Heitinga for two yellow cards.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce says the 2-1 defeat at Wolves was due an all-round poor second-half display.

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

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

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce admits his side were not at their best in the 1-0 home defeat by Manchester United.

Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan admits it will be "a big ask" for his side to win the Premier League title despite their 1-0 away win at Sunderland.

Following the 1-0 win over Sunderland, Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin Van der Sar says his side must still believe they can lift the Premier League trophy despite rivals Chelsea being favourites.

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

Steve Bruce laughs off conspiracy theories that Sunderland will make it easy for Manchester United when the two sides meet at the Stadium of Light on Sunday.

Roberto Mancini says that Marton Fulop is match-fit and ready to play for Manchester City after they signed the goalkeeper on emergency loan from Sunderland.

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.

Sunderland midfielder Jordan Henderson reveals his international ambitions remain secondary to his club performances.

Sunderland Alan Hutton sees a three-match ban reduced to one following a successful appeal against his punishment by the FA.

Sunderland midfielders Jordan Henderson and David Meyler sign new five-year contracts.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce admits his team have found it hard to be consistent in the Premier League this season, but wants to finish in the top ten after beating Hull 1-0

Hull chairman Adam Pearson says administration is not "on the immediate agenda" for the club, but admits the Tigers need to cut costs after being pushed to the brink of relegation from the Premier League with a 1-0 defeat to Sunderland.

Hull boss Iain Dowie admits he is "bitterly disappointed" after his team's 1-0 defeat at home to Sunderland leaves the Tigers on the brink of relegation to the Championship.

Hull all are but relegated after a home defeat to Sunderland in which Jimmy Bullard missed a first-half penalty.

Sunderland defender Michael Turner wants his old club Hull City to avoid relegation to the Championship.

Sunderland striker Fraizer Campbell wants the Black Cats have an impact on the Premier League before the end of the season.

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce is delighted with his side's continuing home form after their 2-1 victory over Burnley.

Burnley manager Brian Laws praises his side's second-half effort after their 2-1 defeat at Sunderland.

Sunderland midfielder Steed Malbranque pledges his future to the club following speculation surrounding a move away.

Sunderland defender Michael Turner says they need to start grabbing games "by the scruff of the neck".

West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola praises his team after their nervy 1-0 win against Sunderland.

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce feels his side's defending was at fault in allowing West Ham to score the only goal of a scrappy game.

Ilan's second goal in successive games earns West Ham a vital victory over Sunderland at Upton Park.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce hopes his side can record their second away win of the season and pass the 40-point mark when they face struggling West Ham at Upton Park on Saturday.