Sunderland given permission to speak to Baines

Sunderland have finally been given permission to speak to Wigan defender Leighton Baines.

Mon, 23 Jul, 2007 - 12:07

Sunderland have finally been given permission to speak to Wigan defender Leighton Baines.

It is understood that the Black Cats have been given the go-ahead to open talks with the 22-year-old left-back, although the clubs have yet to agree a fee.

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