Thornton targeted by trio of clubs

Sunderland's Irish misfit Sean Thornton is a target for Coca-Cola Championship duo Leeds and Crystal Palace as well as Primera Liga side Malaga.

Thornton targeted by trio of clubs
Tue, 21 Jun, 2005 - 17:41

Sunderland's Irish misfit Sean Thornton is a target for Coca-Cola Championship duo Leeds and Crystal Palace as well as Primera Liga side Malaga.

The 22-year-old youth international midfielder has been told he has no future at the Stadium of Light and both clubs have made tentative approaches, as have Spanish side Malaga.

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