Steed Malbranque has moved a step closer to becoming Roy Keane's third signing from Tottenham, with the French midfielder undergoing a medical at Sunderland.
Keane has already brought full-back Pascal Chimbonda and midfielder Teemu Tainio from White Hart Lane to the Stadium of Light and has now persuaded Malbranque to be part of his plans.
Malbranque was a regular with Spurs under Juande Ramos last season but was a right-footer playing on the left flank, and a bid was accepted for him which indicated the 28-year-old was not central to the Spaniard's plans.
Keane has also had a bid accepted for Tottenham centre-back Younes Kaboul, who endured a frustrating first season at Spurs after arriving from Auxerre.
Kaboul has also attracted interest from Aston Villa and Portsmouth and is set to decide which of the three teams he prefers.
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I ama Gunner...but a big admirer f Roy Keane!! He hastaken very bold steps....i really hope makesSunderland a force to reckon with. Together with Ince, Roy will serve as models to today's stars who only think about money,comfort and huge contracts!!
At least Roy's showing some ambition with the little money he has. Sunderland stays up another year.
If Kaboul has his sights set on European competition, he'd be better off going to Aston Vanilla than Pompey. Villa will be a constant top 6 hope under Martin o@Neill, who I thin everybody recognises as being one of the most astute managers in the game.
Under Redknapp, Pmouth will achieve nothing, except a quick exit from Europe.
If Kaboul Hasn't made his mind up by now ,then let him go to A tiny club with a tiny ground and a tiny fan base.
He's had enough time to make his mind up, now is the time to say Don't want you goodbye, enjoy the south coast. Over paid ,Over rated,
Kenwynn will eat him for brakfast when they come to the Stadium of Light, just like he did with Seoul Campbell.
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