Sunderland forward Fraizer Campbell will miss six months of the season due to the serious knee injury he sustained against Manchester City on Sunday.

Sunderland break their transfer record to sign Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan from Rennes for a fee “in excess of £13m”.

Steve Bruce rounds on rookie Premier League referee Anthony Taylor after 10-man Sunderland are held to a 2-2 draw against Birmingham.

Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck completes a season-long loan switch to Sunderland.

Sunderland secure season-long loan deals for Manchester City centre-back Nedum Onuoha and Lyon defender John Mensah.

Sunderland midfielder Cristian Riveros is to delay his arrival on Wearside in order to represent Paraguay in Wednesday’s friendly with Costa Rica.

Sunderland make an approach to take England goalkeeper Joe Hart on loan from Manchester City.