Richardson keen to stay with Cats

Reported West Brom target Kieran Richardson wants to stay at Sunderland and is confident he is part of Steve Bruce's long-term plans. The 25-year-old joined the Black Cats from Manchester United three years ago and he has started 27 games in the Premier League this season.However, he has often been used at left-back by Bruce and Sunderland's report interest in Wigan's Maynor Figueroa has led to question marks over Richardson's future.West Brom, where Richardson spent time on loan in 2005, are reportedly weighing up a bid after clinching a return to the Premier League.Richardson, though, is not looking to quit the Black Cats and believes he will be involved in the club's future following talks with his manager."I definitely want to stay here and the manager wants me to stay, too, so I'll be here next season," said Richardson in the Daily Star."This will be my fourth year here. I said when I joined I wanted to put down roots, prove myself as a Premier League player and settle at the club."I'm enjoying it here. I love the club, the area and the fans, who have supported me ever since I started."

Source: Team_Talk