It says Rodwell identified Sunderland as his preferred destination.
Now, that is nice to hear!
Did we tell him we'd double any other offer?
It says Rodwell identified Sunderland as his preferred destination.
Now, that is nice to hear!

I've just got some blinding insider information on this one amigos...
There is to be a secondary medical tomorrow morning, as there was something (unreleased) that the club wasn't happy about, NOT a deal breaker, but this isn't done until the club is satisfied, expect it to be late in the day tomorrow if it happens.
Apparently Rodwell was on a surprisingly low salary at City, but IS taking a pay cut to play and the contract is around 40k per week, impressive from the lad.
Finally, the fee....
£6.8 million rising to just under £11 million based on a string of triggers, of course appearances and possibly there is a sell on clause.
From the guy who gave me the Bent, Fletcher, Wes & Mignolet exit stories.
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All promising if the medical issues are sorted out. I'd suggest he's worth that kind of money if he plays like he can. The fee is a dream, 7m is a snip for young English talent, and if we end up paying 11m he'll have been worth it.
Get him in and move on to the next.
All seems pretty realistic, paying £10 million up top would be a gamble, one that could easily come off but a gamble nonetheless.
11 days from kick off we are getting there, hopefully, but this second medical isn't to be taken lightly I wouldn't have thought, this isn't done by any stretch.
Impressed with that.I've just got some blinding insider information on this one amigos...
There is to be a secondary medical tomorrow morning, as there was something (unreleased) that the club wasn't happy about, NOT a deal breaker, but this isn't done until the club is satisfied, expect it to be late in the day tomorrow if it happens.
Apparently Rodwell was on a surprisingly low salary at City, but IS taking a pay cut to play and the contract is around 40k per week, impressive from the lad.
Finally, the fee....
£6.8 million rising to just under £11 million based on a string of triggers, of course appearances and possibly there is a sell on clause.
From the guy who gave me the Bent, Fletcher, Wes & Mignolet exit stories.
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George Caulkin from the Times said there could be a second medical, also said the one tonight was extensive.
He's definitely had his injury problems, so think we are doing the right thing by making sure.
Personally I'm pretty confident he'll sign
England midfielder leaves Manchester City to sign five-year deal with Sunderland
http://m.thenorthernecho.co.uk/spor...ign_five_year_deal_with_Sunderland/?ref=var_0
Was the 2nd medical before the lad had his breakfast!!!
This is great news, I was convinced he'd be going to Southampton ..... if I was a Saints supporter I'd really start to worry about the club.
Apparently ran out of 'R's in the club shop for his shirt, delivery expected before 9am, give them time to get it printed up, then boom
Could just have called him Wodwell. Said he had a speech impediment.