Sam Allardyce has claimed he is ready to shun the January transfer window in a bid to kick-start Sunderland's Premier League survival fight with his existing resources.

Sunderland winger Adam Johnson is to return to training after the club lifted his suspension.

Sunderland have completed the signing of former Manchester City goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon

Wes Brown’s own goal took Everton into the Champions League places as Sunderland’s relegation fears took a turn for the worse.

Paolo Di Canio has vowed to learn from his experience at Sunderland and return to English football as a better manager.

Sunderland have suspended defender Phil Bardsley for his apparent mockery of his side’s opening-day defeat to Fulham, it is understood.

Paolo Di Canio has warned his Sunderland players not to bank on a quick get-away for their summer holidays.

Paolo Di Canio has revealed he offered to quit at the height of the fascism row which followed his arrival at Sunderland.

Sunderland’s new manager Paolo Di Canio today apologised to anyone who has been offended by his comments after David Miliband quit his role at the football club due to the Italian’s “past political statements”.

Paolo Di Canio will today begin the task of trying to keep Sunderland in the Premier League following his appointment as head coach late last night.

Sunderland have confirmed winger James McClean’s decision not to wear a Remembrance Day poppy on his shirt was a personal one.

Republic of Ireland defender John O'Shea is confident a consistent run of games will help Sunderland's flair players rediscover their form and spark a push up the Premier League table.

Sunderland winger Adam Johnson is battling to retain his place in the starting line-up after returning injured from international duty.

Louis Saha could be set for a move to Sunderland after he said on Twitter that he was in talks with the north-east club.

Sunderland have confirmed defender Marcos Angeleri has left the club to join Estudiantes.

A woman who claims she was sexually assaulted by Premier League star Titus Bramble has told a court she repeatedly told him to leave her alone.

Martin O’Neill has dubbed Niall Quinn “Mr Sunderland” after the former chairman announced his decision to leave the club.

Loan signings Wayne Bridge and Sotirios Kyrgiakos return to the Sunderland squad for tomorrow’s Premier League clash with Arsenal.

New Sunderland manager Martin O’Neill has several injury concerns ahead of his opening game against fellow Premier League strugglers Blackburn at the Stadium of Light on Sunday.

Sunderland have parted company with manager Steve Bruce after chairman Ellis Short described results this season as "simply not good enough."

Niall Quinn has stood down as Sunderland chairman to focus on a new role within the club.

Sunderland defender Titus Bramble has been suspended by the club as investigations continue into allegations of sexual assault and possession of a class A drug.

Sunderland expect defender John O'Shea to miss this Saturday's Premier League opener against Liverpool.

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Keiren Westwood is in no mood to pat himself on the back after sealing his return to the Premier League.

Sunderland have confirmed midfielder Cristian Riveros has joined Turkish club Kayserispor on a year’s loan.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce this evening completed a transfer double when he snapped up Birmingham midfielder Craig Gardner for an undisclosed fee.

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.

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

Sunderland are set to have a striker available for Sunday’s Premier League trip to West Ham after Asamoah Gyan returned to training.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has restored his big guns to the starting line-up today as he went in search of derby revenge.

Premier League footballer Anton Ferdinand walked into a police station and was arrested today after he missed a court hearing for a driving offence.

Premiership footballer Anton Ferdinand faces being arrested and held in custody today after he failed to turn up for a court appearance.

Premier League player Titus Bramble "strenuously denies any wrongdoing" after being arrested on suspicion of rape, Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn said.

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Andy Reid could return for Sunderland's Premier League match at Wigan tomorrow.

Sunderland went down to a 3-1 defeat to German side Hoffenheim in their final pre-season friendly at the Rhein-Neckar Arena this afternoon.

Sunderland midfielder Andy Reid is due to see a specialist after his hopes of returning from injury were dealt a setback.

Steve Bruce is hopeful that a solid pre-season will see Andy Reid return to the kind of form that saw him shine for Sunderland in the first half of last season.

Star forward Darren Bent has been given an extended holiday due to his stay in England’s pre-World Cup training camp, Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has explained.

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce is hopeful that the injury to Martyn Waghorn picked up against a Munster XI last night will not keep the young striker on the sidelines for too long.

Republic of Ireland hopeful David Meyler is to see a specialist after initial scans confirmed he ruptured knee ligaments during Sunday’s 1-0 defeat by Manchester United.

Sunderland full-back Alan Hutton will miss Sunday’s Premier League clash with Manchester United through suspension.

Ireland U-21 midfielder David Meyler has played down all the hype and speculation linking him with a new, long-term contract at Sunderland.

Sunderland’s Lee Cattermole is a major doubt for tomorrow’s Premier League clash with Burnley.