Sunderland to sign Michael Turner

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we couldn't afford him yet sunderland can
Sky Sports News sources understand that Sunderland are in advanced discussions with Hull City over a deal for Michael Turner.

The defender has attracted attention from a number of clubs after an impressive 2008/09 campaign with the Tigers.

Hull manager Phil Brown admitted earlier on Friday that he had fielded enquiries from three or four Premier League teams.

He remained hopeful of keeping the 25-year-old at the KC Stadium but it now seems Sunderland are edging closer to bringing him in.

Black Cats boss Steve Bruce has already captured a couple of defenders this summer in Paulo Da Silva and John Mensah but he has made no secret of his admiration for Turner.

Bruce will now be looking to push through a deal before Tuesday's transfer deadline.

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Sunderland have signed Hull City defender Michael Turner for an undisclosed fee.

The 25-year-old centre-back has signed a four-year deal with the Black Cats.

Hull boss Phil Brown said offers for Turner, who was chased by several clubs, had been "getting towards a ridiculous valuation".

Earlier this month it was reported Liverpool had a £6m bid for Turner turned down, with Hull demanding £12m for the highly rated defender.

As well as Liverpool, Turner was linked with Fulham but he has now become Bruce's seventh signing of the summer.

"A big factor in attracting me was manager Steve Bruce," Turner told Sunderland's website. "He has a real pedigree."

Michael has developed immeasurably as a player while with Hull

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce

"Michael is one of the country's premier central defenders and I have had my eye on him for a while," added Bruce.

"I've been looking to add size and strength to the back line and Michael fits the bill perfectly in that respect, as well as being an excellent technical footballer.


"He has developed immeasurably as a player while with Hull. I am extremely confident he will continue that progress with Sunderland and go on to be a big success."

Turner began his career at Charlton before moving to Brentford and then to Hull for £350,000 in 2006, playing 146 games and scoring 13 goals.

Last season the centre-back was one of only two players to play every minute of all 38 Premier League games - the other being Sylvain Distin for Portsmouth.

Bruce has worked hard to recruit defensive targets this summer, landing Paraguay international Paulo da Silva and loan signing John Mensah to date.

Turner's arrival follows the signings of Darren Bent, Lee Cattermole, Fraizer Campbell and Lorik Cana, as well as Da Silva and loanee Mensah.

On Sunday, the Tigers snapped up Sunderland defender Paul McShane.

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Sunderland have signed Hull City defender Michael Turner for an undisclosed fee.

The 25-year-old centre-back has signed a four-year deal with the Black Cats.

Hull boss Phil Brown said offers for Turner, who was chased by several clubs, had been "getting towards a ridiculous valuation".

Earlier this month it was reported Liverpool had a £6m bid for Turner turned down, with Hull demanding £12m for the highly rated defender.

As well as Liverpool, Turner was linked with Fulham but he has now become Bruce's seventh signing of the summer.

"A big factor in attracting me was manager Steve Bruce," Turner told Sunderland's website. "He has a real pedigree."

Michael has developed immeasurably as a player while with Hull

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce

"Michael is one of the country's premier central defenders and I have had my eye on him for a while," added Bruce.

"I've been looking to add size and strength to the back line and Michael fits the bill perfectly in that respect, as well as being an excellent technical footballer.


"He has developed immeasurably as a player while with Hull. I am extremely confident he will continue that progress with Sunderland and go on to be a big success."

Turner began his career at Charlton before moving to Brentford and then to Hull for £350,000 in 2006, playing 146 games and scoring 13 goals.

Last season the centre-back was one of only two players to play every minute of all 38 Premier League games - the other being Sylvain Distin for Portsmouth.

Bruce has worked hard to recruit defensive targets this summer, landing Paraguay international Paulo da Silva and loan signing John Mensah to date.

Turner's arrival follows the signings of Darren Bent, Lee Cattermole, Fraizer Campbell and Lorik Cana, as well as Da Silva and loanee Mensah.

On Sunday, the Tigers snapped up Sunderland defender Paul McShane.

Bull****.

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So, reported LFC targets Cattermole and Turner join Sunderland - I bet for half the money we were quoted.

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Sunderland will be OK this season...

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£12m reported. It's a sad day when Sunderland can afford a player we were after but couldn't sort out a deal

[Matt]

£12m reported. It's a sad day when Sunderland can afford a player we were after but couldn't sort out a deal

I think the Greek will turn out to be much better value for money.

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£12m reported. It's a sad day when Sunderland can afford a player we were after but couldn't sort out a deal

why would we want a 12m defender as back up?? think Rafa was interested if he was a decent price thats all.

Although think he is a cracking player, but think Carra has a couple more seasons at the top yet

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£12m reported. It's a sad day when Sunderland can afford a player we were after but couldn't sort out a deal

why would we want a 12m defender as back up?? think Rafa was interested if he was a decent price thats all.

Although think he is a cracking player, but think Carra has a couple more seasons at the top yet

I agree, it's nothing to do with not being able to afford him, but we were after a player as 4th choice, and £12million for a defender, well, you'd expect (and the player would expect) him to play week in, week out.