Ehoigu To Solve It?

Ehiogu, 33, was spotted in the crowd during Sunderland's un-impressive 2-0 win over Barnsley on Saturday and would help solve the defensive crisis eminating out of the Stadium Of Light.

A loan deal could be struck within the next week but the Black Cats would have to wait until January to sign the former Aston Villa man permanently.

Ehiogu cost North-East rivals Middlesbrough £8m in 2000 and has since made 126 league appearances for the Smoggies.