…As transfer window closes tonight
Sunderland have secured the services of Manchester City defender Wayne Bridge on loan until the end of the season.

The 31-year-old could make his Black Cats debut in Wednesday’s Barclays Premier League game against Norwich City.

Sunderland boss Martin O’Neill told the club’s website: “I’m hoping that with Wayne’s undoubted experience and ability, he can be a big help to the team until the end of the season.

“I’m very pleased to have him here and with the number of injuries we’ve sustained recently I’m sure he’ll be a great help to us.”

Bridge, who has 36 England caps, began his career with Southampton and made 173 appearances for the Saints before moving to Chelsea in summer 2003.

He won the Barclays Premier League during his five-and-a-half years at Stamford Bridge, making 143 appearances and also had a loan spell at Fulham.

He joined City in January 2009 and has made 59 appearances for the Manchester club.