A pioneering school set up in the stadium of a Premier League football club has had a remarkable success in helping expelled pupils get back into the classroom. Now the model adopted at Sunderland football club could be used as a blueprint for the way other schools tackle the teaching of disruptive pupils.

Sunderland midfielder Steed Malbranque has insisted he wants to stay on Wearside amid speculation that he could leave.

Sunderland defender Titus Bramble is still hoping former Newcastle team-mate Charles N'Zogbia could join him on Wearside.

Wes Brown and John O'Shea completed moves to Sunderland from Manchester United yesterday, both defenders signing four-year deals.

Manchester United defender John O'Shea is due to have a medical at Sunderland today.

Sunderland have confirmed that Paraguay international midfielder Cristian Riveros has joined Turkish club Kayserispor on a year-long loan deal.

Birmingham winger Sebastian Larsson has formally completed his move to Sunderland after signing a three-year deal.

South Korea international Ji Dong-won became Sunderland's second signing in as many days this afternoon when he completed his move from Chunnam Dragons.

Chairman Niall Quinn has promised to strengthen manager Steve Bruce's squad after the sale of Jordan Henderson. So far Ji Dong-won, Sebastian Larsson and Keiren Westwood have arrived at the Stadium of Light with Quinn working on more deals: ‘We know the areas that need strengthening and the type of player we need in order to progress, and the job of bringing those players to the club is continuing at a pace.’

Steve Bruce has promised his summer transfer blitz will not prevent the club's youngsters from getting their chance.

Coventry have confirmed Keiren Westwood will not be signing a new contract at the Ricoh Arena, with the goalkeeper understood to be set to complete a move to Sunderland.

Sunderland completed the signing of Egypt international Ahmed Elmohamady yesterday on a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee. The winger, who can also play at right-back, spent last season on loan at the Stadium of Light from ENPPI in a deal which included an option for to buy him outright.

Liverpool have completed the signing of midfielder Jordan Henderson from Sunderland.