Tottenham defender Pascal Chimbonda has admitted he is excited by the chance to join Sunderland.
The 29-year-old France international travelled to Wearside on Saturday morning for talks with Blacks Cats boss Roy Keane and was impressed with what the Irishman had to say.
Chimbonda said: "I can confirm that I travelled to meet Roy Keane today at Sunderland's training ground. I was extremely impressed with what he had to say.
"His honesty and openness really were fantastic and I particularly like the plans he has for Sunderland Football Club. The opportunity excites me and I hope he was impressed with what I had to say.
"Now it is down to the club to sort out the personal terms and I will wait to see what happens."
Chimbonda is one of four Spurs men currently being targeted by Sunderland after they agreed fees with the north London club.
It is understood Steed Malbranque, Younes Kaboul and Teemu Tainio are due in the north-east later on Saturday for their own talks.
The Black Cats reached agreement with Spurs on Thursday evening, although their chances of landing the four men appear to rest on Keane's ability to persuade them of his vision for the future.
Kaboul's agent Rudy Raba has already indicated there is little chance of the Morocco-born defender joining Sunderland with Portsmouth among a series of suitors, while Chimbonda is also a target for Everton.
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Isn't that how it works, the worst 3 go down???? And as for SAFC going down this season we'll have to wait and see. FTM
It will take years for Roy to perfect his managerial skills just like any job!!!but if he applies himself like he did as a player he will be...AWESOME...Go KEANO.
Keane have wasted Nial Quinn's millions during 2007-2008 season by buying sub standard players.He paid against the odds for those players.7 players were listed for transfer during this window and all of them were bought by the so called LEGEND!sunderland stayed up because the other 3 which went down were more worse than the black cats.He was telling big things about his plans for Black cats during the start of last season.Now he know the reality,i bet sunderland will go down this time.
legend for sure... up roy
roy keane wil b the best manager in the world in a few years just like he was as a midfielder and captain best irish sportsman ever............one word.......LEGEND
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