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ANTON FERDINAND is on his way to Sunderland today for around £7million. The West Ham defender, 23, had a medical at the Stadium of Light this morning after agreeing terms.
Black Cats boss Roy Keane said: “Anton is up today for a medical and we hope to get that tied up today.” And he will step up his bid to land another defender, Manchester City’s Michael Ball, for £1m.
Keane will start talks over a new contract after he has completed rebuilding his squad at the end of the month.
Chairman Niall Quinn is eager to tie Keane to a four-year deal worth more than £10m. Scottish defender Russell Anderson is poised to complete a season-long loan deal to Burnley today.
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Ferdinand seals Black Cats move
Sunderland have completed the signing of West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand for an undisclosed fee, believed to be in the region of £8million.
The England Under-21 centre-back has signed a four-year deal at the Wearside club.
Keane told his club's official website: "We needed to strengthen our defence and Anton is a great signing."
The 23-year-old Peckham-born player, brother of Manchester United and England defender Rio, becomes Keane's ninth signing of the summer.
Keane said: "He'll bring quality and competition for places which is what we want, hopefully we can take him to another level here at Sunderland.
"He has come through the ranks at West ham and maybe just needs a change."
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