Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has revealed striker Fraizer Campbell is unlikely to play again this season as he prepares to undergo a second operation on his knee.

Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon is to visit a specialist in Sweden next week over his troublesome knee injury.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has stressed he will not be rushing any of the club’s long-term injury absentees back into action.

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

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Sunderland could potentially be without six midfielders as they look to end a run of 12 Barclays Premier League games without a win when they face Arsenal tomorrow.

Striker Fraizer Campbell is backing Michael Turner to make a major impact at Sunderland this season.

England striker Peter Crouch flew into the north-east this morning to discuss a £12m switch to Sunderland.

Hull are confident of completing a deal for Manchester United’s England Under-21 striker Fraizer Campbell in the near future.

Hull boss Phil Brown remained upbeat despite admitting watching his side get beaten 5-0 by Wigan was “a tough one to swallow”.

Alex Ferguson has confirmed young striker Fraizer Campbell will remain at Manchester United this season.