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Di Canio delegates Sunderland transfer targets to others

Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio is relaxed to leave the identification of summer targets to others as he prepares for a recruitment drive. read more        

Sunderland: Boss happy with transfer arrangements

Sunderland have revealed their transfer policy for the future but Paolo Di Canio claims he will have the final word.

Di Canio: I'll decide Sunderland transfers

Sunderland boss Paolo di Canio says he'll have final say on incoming and outgoing transfers. read more        

Sunderland defender Bramble eyeing MLS move

Sunderland defender Titus Bramble is attracting MLS interest. read more        

Sunderland, Villa eyeing Burnley striker Austin

Burnley striker Charlie Austin is attracting big transfer interest. read more

Sunderland: Striker set for exit

Bundesliga side Augsburg want to turn Ji Dong-won's loan deal into a permanent transfer but will have to pay around £2.5m to land him.

Di Canio allows Sunderland players to have full summer break

Sunderland boss Paolo di Canio is happy for his players to enjoy a full summer break. Di Canio had threatened to cut his players’ break down to the minimum of 28 days. read more        

Paolo Di Canio: the Sunderland manager who would be Tory leader? | Marina Hyde

With growing discord at Sunderland and within the Conservative party, perhaps a Trading Places-style job swap would be in order It's a tough call as to whether this will be a longer summer for Sunderland football club or the Conservative party. On the one hand, you've got a rapidly-oxidising leader…

Taylor on Di Canio's decision to fine Sunderland stars

Professional Football Association chief executive, Gordon Taylor, tells the Breakfast boys that Sunderland must adhere to 'due process' when disciplining players. Manager Paolo Di Canio fined seven players last week and threatened to sell those who had misbehaved, following a drunken night…