Sunderland secure Man City defender Ben Haim on loan

02 February 2009 10:53
Sunderland [LNB]have completed the signing of Israel defender Tal Ben-Haim on loan from Manchester City[LNB].[LNB] Ben Haim, who started his Barclays Premier League career with Bolton, is at the Stadium of Light until the end of the season. [LNB]The 26-year-old centre-back could go into the squad travelling to Blackburn for the FA Cup fourth-round replay after he missed Manchester City's third-round exit against Nottingham Forest. [LNB][LNB] Loan star: Ben Haim will strengthen Sunderland's rearguard[LNB]Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia said: 'It's no secret we need defenders, it's a position we've been short in so I'm delighted that Tal has joined us. [LNB]'I know all about him from his days at Bolton, he's got a lot of top-flight experience and he'll be a great addition to our squad.' [LNB]Ben Haim started his career with Maccabi Tel Aviv and made almost 150 appearances before he moved to England to join Bolton. [LNB]After three years at the Reebok, Ben-Haim briefly moved to Chelsea before joining Manchester City in the summer of 2008. [LNB] DEADLINE DAY: All the transfer news as it happens - Is Keane returning to Spurs? Arshavin has a fleeting visit to England and AC Milan drop Becks hint[LNB]Ben Haim to join Sunderland on loan after being told he has no future at Manchester City[LNB]Newcastle 1 Sunderland 1: Fall-guy Taylor denies Sbragia[LNB]Newcastle 1 Sunderland 1: All the action as it happened[LNB]SUNDERLAND FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET[LNB]MANCHESTER CITY FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET[LNB][LNB] [LNB]  

Source: Daily_Mail