Source: Daily_Mail
Sunderland eye 'Egyptian Beckham' Al-Mohammadi as Beattie deal falters
Black Cat: Ahmed Al-Mohammadi [LNB]Sunderland have turned their attention to Egyptian right-sided player Ahmed Al-Mohammadi after talks with Stoke striker James Beattie broke down.[LNB]The Black Cats look all but certain to tie up a deal for Tottenham defender Alan Hutton and are hopeful business for Al-Mohammadi, who celebrated Africa Cup of Nations victory with his country on Sunday, will follow suit.[LNB]The 21-year-old was on the cusp of a move to Blackburn Rovers last January, with Al-Mohammadi himself admitting as much. The move, though, fell through.[LNB]Sunderland now lead the chase for the versatile ENPPI star who can play at either right-back or in midfield.[LNB]Al-Mohammadi would become the fourth Egyptian in the Premier League.[LNB]Beattie, meanwhile, faces an anxious wait over his future after tofailing to get back to Sunderland late last night. The striker isdesperate to leave Stoke after clashing with boss Tony Pulis in earlyDecember following defeat at Emirates Stadium. [LNB] TRANSFER DEADLINE DAY LIVE: Victor Moses completes switch to Wigan, Wolves have made increased bid for Stephen Hunt and Harry Redknapp is still after a keeper - all the deals and drama as they happenBeattie ponders £3m Sunderland switch as Black Cats give up on KeaneSunderland move for Spurs star Keane will allow Kenwyne to join LiverpoolSUNDERLAND FC
