Credit crunch hits Cisse deal, says Quinn

DJIBRIL CISSE’S proposed permanent move to Sunderland could be threatened by the global credit crunch after his price tag rose by up to £3million (€3.4m).

The Black Cats agreed a fee with Marseille for the 27-year-old Frenchman when they negotiated his season-long loan deal during the summer.

They continue to have first refusal on him, but the sterling’s weakness against the euro has made the transfer much more expensive.