Matthew Kilgallon is expected to join Sunderland Football Club this month.

The former Leeds United defender is out of contract at Sheffield United in the summer, when he was expected to join Everton on a free transfer.

However, Steve Bruce has acted swiftly to take the player this month, in a deal which will cost a reported £1.75million.

After a bright start to the season the Black Cats have fallen away recently, with the 7-2 thrashing at Chelsea heightening the need to bring Kilgallon in.

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