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SUNDERLAND are set to rival Newcastle United for the signature of Celtic winger Aiden McGeady, according to The Independent.

Black Cats boss Roy Keane is said to be willing to break the club's transfer record to land the Republic of Ireland star but could face competition from both the Magpies and Spurs.

The Guardian reports that the Geordies are set to miss out on John Arne Riise, the Liverpool defender preferring a move abroad with Serie A side Roma his likely destination.

While The Northern Echo claims that Shola Ameobi has emerged as a potential target for top flight new boys Hull City with Ipswich Town also interested.