Jordan Henderson and David Meyler close in on long-term Sunderland contracts

20 April 2010 01:08
Sunderland midfield duo Jordan Henderson and David Meyler will sign five-year deals this week, once chairman Niall Quinn has returned to Wearside. [LNB]Quinn is stranded in Dublin because of the on-going air chaos.[LNB] New deal: Henderson (right) has impressed Sunderland boss Steve Bruce [LNB]Boss Steve Bruce said: 'Jordan grabbed me in the first week andDavid has done the same since. They are genuine, big and strong andwant to learn.'[LNB]Bruce is also hoping to secure a permanent deal for Spurs defenderAlan Hutton. He added: 'We've got to respect Tottenham and see if theywant to sell him but he's been fantastic since he came here.'[LNB] Manchester United supporters 'will ignore' ticket limit at the Stadium of Light Paul Scharner has vowed to quit Wigan and claims Everton, Fulham, Sunderland and Aston Villa all want him for next season Sunderland boss Bruce confirms interest in Ipswich youngster WickhamSunderland boss Steve Bruce wants to sign Alan Hutton on permanent deal from SpursSUNDERLAND FC

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