Sunderland to bring in defender on loan

SUNDERLAND are expected to complete the season-long loan signing of John Mensah from Lyons today, with an option of a permanent deal for about �6 million.

SUNDERLAND are expected to complete the season-long loan signing of John Mensah from Lyons today, with an option of a permanent deal for about �6 million. (The Times)

The defender, 26, will have a medical at the Stadium of Light.

“The deal is 100 per cent complete now and it will go through on Monday,” SAID Fabian Piveteau, the player's agent. “It's John's dream to play in England and he has been impressed with Sunderland.”