Ferdinand arrives for Sunderland medical

Sunderland manager Roy Keane has confirmed West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand is undergoing a medical with the club.

Tue, 26 Aug, 2008 - 10:32

Sunderland were closing in on the signing of West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand today as he arrived on Wearside.

The England U-21 international was set to undergo medical tests, with manager Roy Keane confident of landing a player who could cost Sunderland around £8m.

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