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Welbeck injury blow adds to Bruce's problems

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has been dealt a fresh blow by the news that strike Danny Welbeck could be out for up to eight weeks after undergoing knee surgery.

Spurs consider Rossi bid after Bent windfall

Tottenham look at £16.5m former United striker as Sunderland target Crouch

Sunderland make bid for Stephane Sessegnon

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has made a bid for Paris St Germain midfielder Stephane Sessegnon as he attempts to bolster his squad during the transfer window.

Alan Pardew relishing Newcastle derby match

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is expecting an explosive introduction to the Tyne-Wear derby.

Sunderland eye loan duo Sulley Muntari and Stephane Sessegno

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is hoping to bring Sulley Muntari and Stephane Sessegnon to the Stadium of Light on loan this month.

Bardsley strikes to send Villa tumbling into relegation zone

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Bardsley sends Villa into the dropzone

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Bruce leaves thorny question of Europe to Bramble

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Bruce can raise bar on a sober day for Rovers

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Sunderland: Potential transfer targets

Steve Bruce will aim to keep Nedum Onuoha and Danny Welbeck permanently. Sunderland are in need of a left-winger but potential targets could cost the entire budget available this month.

Alex Ferguson confirms Federico Macheda loan plan

After watching Danny Welbeck's loan move to Sunderland propel him towards what Sir Alex Ferguson expects to be an England call-up next year, the Manchester United boss has decided to release Federico Macheda for the remainder of the season as well.

Football in Brief: Campbell comes up against mentor; Kean tunes into Samba's beat

DJ Campbell has thanked Steve Bruce for giving him an opportunity in the Premier League. Bruce signed Campbell for Birmingham in 2006 following the forward's impressive displays for Brentford and non-league Yeading.

FA seek solution to club conflicts

The Football Association are determined to avoid more rows with England's leading clubs over player release for age group tournaments next year.

'Terrific' Gordon hailed as save keeps Sunderland buoyant

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