Report: Cats win race for Seb

16 June 2011 09:25
Sunderland are reportedly set to win the race to sign Seb Larsson on a free transfer, beating Fulham, Aston Villa and Arsenal to his signature.[LNB] The Sweden international has been considering his options since Birmingham's relegation from the Premier League.[LNB]The 26-year-old midfielder turned down a move to the continent, despite interest from La Liga, to remain in England.[LNB]Fulham, Aston Villa and Arsenal are all believed to have made offers, but he is believed to have opted to make the switch to the North-East.[LNB]Sunderland boss Steve Bruce signed him for Birmingham and has agreed a deal to take him to the Stadium of Light.[LNB]His former club Arsenal had offered him the chance to return to North London but knowing he would be a squad player with the Gunners was seemingly enough to put him off the move.

Source: Team_Talk