Few mates on facebook, one works for a radio station in Sunderland has just messaged saying he's away ....

source? can't find anything on any sites and they are normaly up to date. Isn't he in the squad for tonight?
Can't find anything on the transfer sights, are you sure this is definite?
http://www.asse-mercato.com/2011/08/steed-malbranque-vers-saint-etienne/
Malbranque is "en route" to st etienne to sign a contract.
Basically thats all the article says....

"Steed Malbranque will be on his way to St. Etienne after signing his new contract
He is now 31 years old, and plays in the middle of the pitch
He has played for Lyon, Fulham, Tottenham and, since 2008, Sunderland