Keane: Duo Have Hunger and Commitment Tue 01st Sep 2009 19:24 Boss Roy Keane says the willingness of Carlos Edwards and Grant Leadbitter to drop down a division shows their hunger for the challenge which awaits them at Portman Road. The duo signed in a joint deal worth almost £4 million earlier this afternoon. |
Double Sunderland Signing Confirmed Tue 01st Sep 2009 14:54 Town have confirmed the signings of Grant Leadbitter and Carlos Edwards from Sunderland. Edwards has put pen to paper on a two-year deal, while Leadbitter has signed for three years. |
Leadbitter Deal Reportedly Done Tue 01st Sep 2009 13:08 Sunderland midfielder Grant Leadbitter is reported to have completed his move to the Blues. The 23-year-old is said to have signed a three-year contract. |
Sunderland Pair Close to Completing Move Tue 01st Sep 2009 09:39 Town’s double move for Sunderland duo Grant Leadbitter and Carlos Edwards is very close to being done. Sources in the North-East report that only the paperwork is still to be completed before the duo are confirmed as Town players. |
Town Chasing Derby Defender Tue 01st Sep 2009 08:41 Derby County right-back Paul Connolly has emerged as a Town target on what promises to be a busy final day of the transfer window at Portman Road. The Blues are understood to have made an offer to the Rams for the 25-year-old, but have not yet met their valuation. |
Sunderland Duo's Move Still Up in the Air, While Celtic Defender and Carsley Linked Sun 30th Aug 2009 10:01 Sunderland boss Steve Bruce says he’s not sure whether Grant Leadbitter and Carlos Edwards will complete their switch to the Blues before the transfer window closes on Tuesday. Elsewhere, Town are linked with a number of other players in Sunday’s tabloids. |
Keane: No Complaints at Result and Looking at Up to Four Signings Sat 29th Aug 2009 19:09 Boss Roy Keane had no complaints at the result after his side’s 1-1 home draw with Preston North End. The Town manager says he is looking sign three or four new players before the transfer window closes on Tuesday. |
Keane Expecting a Busy Day Fri 28th Aug 2009 11:30 Town boss Roy Keane says he expects to have a busy day on the transfer front, but doesn’t expect to complete any deals before the weekend. Keane says he has turned down an offer for one of his players, in addition to his ongoing attempts to strengthen his squad. |
Bruce Confirms Duo Given Permission to Talk to Town But Nyron Says No Thu 27th Aug 2009 11:12 Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has confirmed that midfielder Carlos Edwards will join team-mate Grant Leadbitter for talks with Town. However, Bruce says he is unaware of any current Town interest in Nyron Nosworthy and Daryl Murphy. |
Edwards Bid Not Accepted Thu 27th Aug 2009 10:22 Sunderland are yet to accept an offer from Town for Trinidad and Tobago international Carlos Edwards, according to reports on Wearside. The press in the North-East also claim Town are unlikely to be successful with their reported £7 million offer for four players. |