Scottish Mag 3 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Norwich have confirmed that Sunderland are on the brink of signing midfielder Dickson Etuhu for £1.5m. The 25-year-old former Manchester City and Preston player turned down an improved contract offer from the Canaries at the weekend And the Nigerian is poised to become Roy Keane's fifth summer addition. "We received an offer from Sunderland for Dickson which meets a £1.5m buy-out clause in his contract," said Norwich chief executive Neil Doncaster. "We are very disappointed to lose Dickson, obviously. "But the simple facts are that Dickson turned down the offer of a new, more lucrative contract from Norwich City which was already on the table, in favour of Sunderland's offer. "We are therefore forced to accept their offer under the terms of his contract." Sunderland boss Keane is optimistic of completing the loose ends on a deal. He said: "We are hopeful. We hope it's nearly a done deal. Talks are going on and hopefully there might be news on that. "He's a player I admire. He would give us something different to what we have got." Etuhu began his career at Manchester City but started just 11 league games before signing for Preston in 2002 for £300,000. He played nearly 150 games for North End before joining Norwich after a loan spell at Carrow Road. Etuhu started 42 league games for Norwich last season - his first full campaign for the club following his £450,000 arrival from Preston in January 2006. Keane completed the signing of Kieran Richardson from Manchester United on Monday for a fee believed to be £5.5m. The Black Cats boss has also drafted in Greg Halford, Russell Anderson and Michael Chopra. The It brings the total of his summer spending to £15.5m as the club prepare for their return to the Premiership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1115 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Impressive transfers they're making down the road. They'll be well suited to make another assault on the fizzy pop league this time next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 When are they signing Forlan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1115 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 When are they signing Forlan... It's going to be a tripple announcement with Scholes and RVN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 The funny thing is though is that they're actually getting excited about these signings Some do believe Europe is a possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1115 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 They haven't signed one player who's a proven Premier League talent yet. That's not something that would get me excited at their prospects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy 9 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 ssn confirming the deal now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1115 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Apparently Richardson has been on Sky Sports saying that he's hoping for a European (possibly champions league) push Clearly needs a drugs test! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34167 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Rumour has it that Scholes said he wouldn't join until he had confirmation that Etuhu was a done deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19736 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 £15m spent non too wisely it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 8 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Sunderland complete Etuhu signing http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/t...and/6902275.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offshore Toon 0 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 If only there were more mackems at school. It'd be a great laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico martin 84 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 If only there were more mackems at school. It'd be a great laugh. looking on SMB I reckon there's loads of mackems still at school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offshore Toon 0 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 I meant at my school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico martin 84 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 I meant at my school. havent you broken up for the summer holidays now though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offshore Toon 0 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 I meant at my school. havent you broken up for the summer holidays now though? I'm not sure about the UK. In Jersey we break up this friday, then I'm working at HSBC over the holidays. Fun, fun, fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Besty 4 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 A Norwich fan on a different forum I'm on is chuffed about it. KEANO, THERES ONLY ONE KEANO He's splashed out 1.5m on Dickson Etuhu, woooot http://www.canaries.premiumtv.co.uk/page/N...1074229,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Rumours abound that they're after Huckerby an'aal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delscottio1 0 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Rumours abound that they're after Huckerby an'aal Aye read that, nearly fell of my seat. Expect the SMB to melt down if that happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34167 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Delscottio, nice to see you back round these parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima 0 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 if he is the lad who played against us away form home last season in central defensive midfield im pleased with the transfer tbh he was probably the best player on the pitch that day IMO Of course, he would be, wouldn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney 0 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 if he is the lad who played against us away form home last season in central defensive midfield im pleased with the transfer tbh he was probably the best player on the pitch that day IMO Of course, he would be, wouldn't he? They've said the same thing about the Reading lad they signed and the same about Chopra too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima 0 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Kind of the point I was alluding to tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney 0 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Baird was the best centre back they saw at the SoL last season, until he went to Fulham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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