Source: Daily_Mail
Steed Malbranque set for new Sunderland deal
Sunderland have opened contract talks with Steed Malbranque to extend his contract beyond the end of next season.[LNB] The 31-year-old former Tottenham midfielder has flourished under Steve Bruce in the last year and the Frenchman is ready to commit to the Wearside club for the rest of his career. [LNB] New deal: Malbranque has opened talks with Sunderland over a new contract [LNB]Chairman Niall Quinn said: 'We're talking to him about a new deal which will keep him here longer. He's a great asset, he's got great skill and he's someone we want with us. [LNB]'When he gets that ball, he's like a corkscrew with the way he spins and twists.[LNB]Road to recovery: Welbeck has been out for two months [LNB]'He's got such great skill and it's great for our fans that we have a player like that at the club and hopefully he'll be here longer now.'[LNB] Malbranque was signed from Tottenham Hotspur by Roy Keane in 2008 . Popular with supporters, the Belgian-born playmaker looked to be on his way out of the club a year ago after breaking a curfew, for which he was fined. It also led to clear the air talks with Bruce and a switch of position. [LNB]Danny Welbeck and Fraizer Campbell continue their recovery from long-term injuries and will play against West Ham reserves in a behind-closed-doors match in Sunderland today. [LNB]On loan Manchester United striker Welbeck had a 20 minute run-out at Arsenal on Saturday after just two training sessions and two months out with a knee injury. [LNB]Former Old Trafford team-mate Campbell has been out for six months with cruciate knee ligament damage but is ready to play matches.[LNB] Henderson snubs Man United and Chelsea to stick with SunderlandArsenal 0 Sunderland 0: Wasteful Gunners fail to turn up heat on United Sunderland FC news from across the web [LNB] Explore more:People: Niall Quinn, Roy Keane, Danny Welbeck Places: Belgium
