Source: Team_Talk
Larsson's Cats deal nearly done
Sunderland will complete a move for Seb Larsson when the two parties agree on the length of contract, his father has confirmed.[LNB] The Black Cats are set to win the race to sign the Sweden international midfielder after his contract with Birmingham expired.[LNB]A number of clubs were keen to secure Larsson's services, with Arsenal, Blackburn, Aston Villa and Fulham all understood to be keen.[LNB]But the 26-year-old has elected to join up again with Steve Bruce, having played under the Wearside boss during his time at the St Andrew's helm.[LNB]Svante Larsson stated that the majority of formalities over a deal for his son had been completed, with only the number of years on the terms to be agreed.[LNB]"Sunderland have been on really hard since January. Steve Bruce has done much to bring about a deal and been very active," Larsson senior told Sport Folket.[LNB]"Sebastian along the way pointed out Sunderland as a distinct possibility. We have turned every stone and weighed the pros and cons.[LNB]"[The] Parties agree on the economic conditions and what remains is to agree on the length of the contract.[LNB]"They want a little longer and we want less. But I think there will be no problems."
