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.

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.

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 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 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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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

Sunderland goalkeeper Marton Fulop says it would be "an enormous honour" to replace Shay Given at Manchester City on a short-term loan until the end of the season.

Sunderland defender Alan Hutton has won his appeal against the punishment he received for his sending-off at Hull on Saturday.

Sunderland have announced they are appealing against the "severity" of the three-match ban incurred by right-back Alan Hutton following his dismissal against Hull City.

Sunderland have rewarded youngsters Jordan Henderson and David Meyler with new five-year contracts after both players made a favourable impression for the first team.

Hull City 0-1 Sunderland: Tigers all but down

Talks over defender John Mensah's hopes of winning an extended stay at Sunderland will go ahead next week after being delayed by the volcanic eruption in Iceland.

Sunderland have been warned that hundreds of Manchester United fans could attempt to buy tickets in the home areas of the Stadium of Light after the Red Devils were allocated just 1, 700 tickets for what is set to be a crucial match in the Premier League title race.

Sunderland 2-1 Burnley: Clarets nearing drop

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce may not risk midfielder Lee Cattermole again this season as he attempts to avoid him going into the summer break injured.

Alan Hutton would like to join Sunderland on a permanent deal, despite suggestions that promoted Newcastle United will also try and sign the Tottenham right back in the summer.

Brazilian striker Ilan has criticised West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola after scoring the winner against Sunderland, claming that he has ''lost control of the team.''

West Ham 1-0 Sunderland: Ilan the hero again

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is ready to renew his interest in Schalke striker Kevin Kuranyi - but he knows he will not be alone.

Darren Bent has not given up hope of finishing his first season at Sunderland as the Premier League's top scorer.

Bolo Zenden has revealed he may look to leave Sunderland at the end of the season.

Sunderland 3-1 Spurs: Bent returns to haunt Spurs

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp welcomes back Jermain Defoe to his squad to face Sunderland this weekend and has hailed the striker as one of the reasons why he has no regrets over selling Darren Bent.

Liverpool 3-0 Sunderland

Aston Villa 1-1 Sunderland: Carew saves Villa

Darren Bent smashed through the 20-goal barrier as Sunderland survived a second-half fightback to edge past Birmingham.

Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones suffered no lasting damage in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Manchester City.

Steve Bruce expects striker Kenwyne Jones to be sidelined for at least a month due to a hip injury in news that could undermine Sunderland's chances of pulling decisively away from the relegation zone.

Sunderland 1-1 Manchester City: Johnson leveller

Under-fire Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is safe, even if the club fail to win another game this season according to chairman Niall Quinn.

Sunderland striker Darren Bent has revealed a dressing-room visit by owner Ellis Short helped galvanise the Black Cats for the demolition of Bolton on Tuesday, with Bent producing a particularly scintillating display on his way to a hat-trick in the 4-0 victory.

Darren Bent chose the perfect moment to score his first hat-trick for Sunderland, with owner Ellis Short on Wearside to check on his investment.

Steed Malbranque returns to the Sunderland squad for Tuesday night's Premier League clash with Bolton after being punished for a breach of club discipline.

Sunderland 0-0 Fulham: Schwarzer frustrates

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is targeting back-to-back victories over Fulham and Bolton to re-ignite the club's Premier League campaign.

Arsenal 2-0 Sunderland: Gunners close in at top

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is confident he still has the club's full backing despite his side's recent slide down the Premier League table.

After a "crazy" January in which Kenwyne Jones was the centre of a transfer dispute between Sunderland and Liverpool, the striker is now keen to prove his commitment to the Black Cats in the remainder of the season.

Sunderland striker Darren Bent says he has stopped using Twitter so he can focus on saving his side from Premier League relegation.

Sunderland midfielder Andy Reid faces another month-long spell on the sidelines with a fresh hamstring injury.

Sunderland have confirmed teenage midfielder Jordan Henderson will miss the next six weeks after damaging ankle ligaments against Wigan earlier this month.

Sunderland striker Darren Bent believes poor communication on the pitch and a failure to defend as a team have led to their recent poor form.

The dark cloud surrounding Sunderland after their Premier League draw at Portsmouth has been given a silver lining with the news that winger Steed Malbranque has been released from hospital after having tests on a chest injury.

Portsmouth 1-1 Sunderland: Last-gasp Dindane

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has confirmed Jordan Henderson is to have a scan on his injured ankle and expects the midfielder to be out for at least a month.