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Exiting striker Connor Wickham says Sunderland manager Steve Bruce’s ambitions for the Black Cats sold him on his switch to the North-East. Wickham signed a four-year contract on Wearside earlier today, the clubs having agreed an initial fee of £8.1 million rising beyond £12 million via appearance and achievement clauses, while the Blues will get a percentage of any profit the Black Cats make if and when they sell the 18-year-old.

Looking back through the history of NUFC - Proud to be Newcastle United AND Ginger

Celtic are reported to have opened negotiations with Sunderland regarding the signing of former Town loanee Daryl Murphy. The Blues are also understood to be keen to add the Irish international to their striking options for next season.

Steve Cooper has been cleared by Evangelos Marinakis to launch another vast summer outlay at Nottingham Forest - with six priority targets identified.

Chris Wood and Newcastle United - Nottingham Forest confirm position.