No Dunne deal yet as Black Cats made sweat

SUNDERLAND face an anxious wait to see if they can prise defender Richard Dunne away from Manchester City.

New boss Steve Bruce has been heavily linked with a £5million (€6m) move for the 29-year-old Republic of Ireland international since his unveiling as Ricky Sbragia’s replacement, despite heading straight off to resume his interrupted holiday.

Dunne has emerged as a target amid speculation big-spending City are eyeing Everton’s Joleon Lescott and Arsenal’s Kolo Toure this summer.