Sunderland are nearing the loan signing of Tottenham winger Danny Rose.
The 22-year-old, who made four appearances for the Team GB Olympic team this summer and can also play at left-back, is behind the likes of Gareth Bale and Benoit Assou-Ekotto in the pecking order for places at White Hart Lane.
And he is on the verge of becoming the third man through the gates at the Stadium of Light, with Martin O'Neill having already brought in Carlos Cuellar and Louis Saha on free transfers.
The development comes after the Black Cats boss revealed on Monday that Kieran Richardson, who is similarly positionally versatile to Rose, has asked to leave the club.
The Tottenham youngster has made 29 first-team appearances for his side, scoring one goal, as well as several loan spells in lower divisions but looks likely to get more game time under O'Neill.
Sunderland, who drew their opening fixture of the Premier League season 0-0 against Arsenal, are also close to signing Manchester City misfit Adam Johnson for £11 million.
Sunderland near loan deal for Tottenham winger Rose
By George Ankers | Goal.com – Tue, Aug 21, 2012Overall Medal Count
| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 46 | 29 | 29 | 104 |
| 2 | China | 38 | 27 | 23 | 88 |
| 3 | Great Britain | 29 | 17 | 19 | 65 |
| 4 | Russia | 24 | 26 | 32 | 82 |
| 5 | South Korea | 13 | 8 | 7 | 28 |
| 6 | Germany | 11 | 19 | 14 | 44 |
| 7 | France | 11 | 11 | 12 | 34 |
| 63 | Malaysia | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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