Source: Daily_Mail
23 hours late... Benjani finally seals loan move from Man City to Sunderland
Benjani's loan move from Manchester City to Sunderland has been given the go-ahead by the Premier League, 23 hours after the deadline officially passed.[LNB]The deal for the Zimbabwe striker was initially held up after emails and faxes from Sunderland to the Football Association did not go through.[LNB]The Premier League have investigated the technical problems and have been satisfied that Sunderland had tried to register the deal before yesterday's 5pm deadline.[LNB] Loan ranger: Sunderland are Benjani's third Premier League club[LNB] [LNB]A league spokesman said: 'The Premier League confirms thateverything was in order and deal done before the transfer windowclosed.'[LNB]Sunderland boss Steve Bruce was delighted the deal has been ratified. [LNB]Bruce said: 'He's a big, strong, powerful centre-forward and onewe've been tracking for a long time. I'm delighted that we've been ableto bring him to the club. [LNB]'He'll bring another dimension to our striking options and will be a great addition to the squad.'[LNB] Bruce sweating on Benjani loan deal as 'broken internet' claims are probedSunderland 0 Stoke City 0: Home crowd turn on Steve Bruce's side after dismal performance at the Stadium of Light Spurs defender Alan Hutton joins Sunderland on loan for rest of seasonSUNDERLAND FC
