Bellion off to United

However, the Black Cats supremo has hit-out at the French strikers agents - claiming that the player was being offered to clubs last season while still under contract with Sunderland.

"I think David is going to Manchester United," said Murray.

"I think he is going there because that's what people tell me. People in the game are telling me that is where he will end up but one day they will need me or Sunderland for something.

"Arsenal told me at the weekend that they were offered David in October by agents. That statement will be used in a tribunal, they have volunteered to give it to us."