Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has made signing Alan Hutton on a permanent basis his number one priority for the summer. Hutton joined the Black Cats on loan in January and has impressed down the right-hand side, assisting Frazier Campbell’s goal against Burnley on Saturday. The Scot’s performances have seen Sunderland move away from the drop zone and Bruce...

Steve Bruce is considering speaking to Harry Redknapp about the future of Alan Hutton. The Scottish right-back is on loan at Sunderland from Tottenham Hotspur and Bruce wants to sign him on a permanent deal. As part of the loan agreement, Hutton is unavailable for tomorrow’s game at the Stadium of Light, but Bruce has been impressed with his displays for the club. “He...

Steve Bruce has praised Alan Hutton’s impact at Sunderland since his loan switch from Tottenham Hotspur. The Black cats boss believes that the arrival of the Scottish right-back is one of the main reason’s for their recent run of good form.  Hutton is ineligible for the clash with his parent club under the terms of the loan agreement. Bruce said: “[Spurs...

Alan Hutton has completed a loan deal to join Sunderland until the end of the season. Hutton joined Tottenham for £9million from Rangers two years ago, but, having only started one league game this season, has been allowed to join the Black Cats until the summer. Hutton has found it virtually impossible to displace the impressive Vedran Corluka from the right-back berth,...

Sunderland have dismissed rumours linking them with a move for Alan Hutton, as well as Anton Ferdinand moving the other way. The move was reported just before the transfer window slammed shut, but failed to materialise. However, some reports had suggested the move could be back on the cards. Steve Bruce said, “It has obviously come from the summer when Harry came...

Steve Bruce blasted the referee for what he deemed as a failure to dismiss Spurs hero, Heurelho Gomes in Sunderland’s defeat to Tottenham. Despite Bent seeming to be heading away from goal, Bruce was disappointed that the Brazilian stopper was not given his marching orders for what he viewed as a goal scoring opportunity. Gomes was only booked and dusted himself...

Steve Bruce has rated a January move for David Bentley has “very unlikely.” Bruce is keen to add to his Sunderland squad during the winter break and rumours had suggested that Bentley could move to the north east. Bentley has started the last two games for Spurs, but is more often than not out of the side, with Aaron Lennon generally preferred on the right...

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce insists that patience remains the key in landing Darren Bent. The striker still hasn’t completed his move from Tottenham Hotspur, but Bruce states that there is ‘nothing sinister’ about the delay. “There’s a great saying,’’ said Bruce. “Good things come to those who wait.” “I know that I am starting to sound...