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Signings create Cats class gap

AS Roy Keane plots the next stage in what he hopes is Sunderland’s relentless progress under him, the Irishman has already spotted one or two players struggling to keep up. Read

Cats keen to spend like the big boys

ROY Keane wants to regain Sunderland’s title as the “Bank of England Club” by rivaling the top four in the transfer market. Read

Respect agenda is vital – Keane

HE may have had a hard-earned reputation as most referees’ worst nightmare in his playing days, but Roy Keane the manager has thrown his weight behind the Football Association’s drive to show more respect to officials – so long as they reciprocate. Read

I'll keep Diouf in check, says Cats skipper

AS the Football Association prepares to put its new "Respect" agenda to its first major test, Dean Whitehead has admitted it will be his job as Sunderland captain to keep one of the biggest threats to it in line. Read

Cats eye Benfica striker Ariza

ROY Keane’s search for attacking reinforcements has led him to Portugal striker Ariza Makukula, with Sunderland considering a bid for the Benfica target man. Read

Cats wait to hear if Ireland is fair game

SUNDERLAND have registered an interest in Stephen Ireland, the Manchester City midfield player whose availability has set Mark Hughes on a collision course with owner Thaksin Shinawatra. But any move is dependent on a swift resolution to the row that has rocked Eastlands. Read

Murphy looking to fill striking gap

AS Roy Keane comes to terms with the possibility of starting the season without further substantial squad strengthening, Daryl Murphy aims to make the most of his chance to prove himself at Premier League level. Read

Keane is content to settle for what he’s got

ROY Keane’s latest transfer dispatch, delivered in the bowels of Athlone’s Lissywoollen ground, came loaded with a significance that resonated beyond his words. Read

No more signings are likely – Keane

AFTER enduring a barren week in the transfer market, Roy Keane has admitted he is facing up to the possibility of not recruiting any more new players before the start of the season. Read

Cats boss working down list in search for striker

ROY Keane has turned his attention to other striker targets after missing out on the top five names on his summer hit-list. Read

Jones will be eased back in

ROY Keane expects Kenwyne Jones to be back in his Sunderland team in just over two months – and the Sunderland manager has promised his key target man a better supply line and that a new strike partner will be waiting for him. Read

Skipper dismisses departure rumours

DEAN Whitehead believes Sunderland’s new arrivals should help them avoid suffering from the Premier League’s ‘second season syndrome’ – and he expects to be around to help them do it. Read

We need to focus better – Diouf

EL-HADJI Diouf has told his Sunderland team-mates they need to be more aggressive and shake off their inferiority complex if they are to force their way into the Premier League’s top ten. Read

Keane to increase his bid for Shorey

SUNDERLAND are preparing a second move for Reading’s England full-back Nicky Shorey after seeing their initial offer turned down for failing to meet the Royals’ £4m valuation. Read

D-day for injured Jones

SUNDERLAND will know the extent of Kenwyne Jones’ injury lay-off within the next 24 hours, with the striker set to undergo an exploratory operation on his injured knee today. Read

Quinn relaxed over Keane contract talks

SUNDERLAND chairman Niall Quinn will initiate talks over a new contract for Roy Keane when the transfer window shuts at the end of the month. Read

Momentum is with Cats – Tainio

TEEMU Tainio believes potential signings will be attracted to Sunderland because they will sense the “momentum” that is building up around Roy Keane’s blueprint for break into the Premier League top ten. Read

Cats new boy fixes eyes on Europe

IN a ringing endorsement of Roy Keane’s ambitious vision for Sunderland, El-Hadji Diouf has revealed he turned down moves to Portsmouth and Paris-Saint Germain because he believes the club can be playing European football within two seasons. Read

Keane turns to Continent for signings

ROY Keane will cast his net beyond the Premier League as he looks to tie up at least one more new signing before this weekend’s prestige friendly with Dutch giants Ajax. Read

Malbranque may not be last signing

AFTER clinching his most high-profile deal of the summer so far by signing Tottenham winger Steed Malbranque, Sunderland manager Roy Keane has hinted he may be active in the transfer market again before the end of the week. Read

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