THE ESSENTIAL

Sunderland have completed the signing of Benjani from Manchester City. The move had been in doubt as it was not completed before the close of the transfer window at 1700 GMT on Monday.

Marton Fulop is determined to make the most of Craig Gordon's absence as he bids to establish himself as Sunderland's first-choice goalkeeper.

Harry Redknapp insists he has no regrets about selling Darren Bent over the summer, despite the striker's fine form for Sunderland.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce believes he has plenty more work to do before the Black Cats can be considered as genuine European contenders.

Brentford have requested that the Premier League investigate the transfer of former defender Michael Turner from Hull City to Sunderland.

Sunderland are on the verge of offering former Holland international midfielder Bolo Zenden a contract at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland youngster Jordan Henderson has signed a new four-year contract after breaking into Steve Bruce's plans this season.

Andy Reid is enjoying life at the Stadium of Light under Sunderland manager Steve Bruce - and feels there are no "weak links" in the team.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce will take his time before deciding whether to offer Boudewijn Zenden a contract at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce was not a happy man after leading scorer Darren Bent handed his penalty-taking job over to Kenwyne Jones.

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Who? - Jamie O'Hara
Where is he? - Portsmouth
Who is he linked with? - Sunderland
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Who? - Robbie Keane
Where is he? - Tottenham Hotspur
Who is he linked with? - Sunderland
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