Mensah completes Sunderland move

SUNDERLAND have confirmed the arrival of John Mensah on loan for a second season. Mensah, who captained Ghana to the quarter-finals of the World Cup, has moved from French club Lyon with a view to a permanent deal next summer. The 27-year-old made 18 appearances for the Black Cats last season and manager Steve Bruce had been hoping to secure his services again. Chronic injury problems have prevented him from making a more full-time transfer at this stage, with Lyon seeking around £8m for an injury-prone player.

Source: Northern_Echo