FOOTBALL SHORTS

SUNDERLAND have confirmed they are in talks with several parties over the possible sale of the club and say that uncertainty over ownership has not affected their search for a new manager. David Moyes quit after relegation from the Premier League and this week Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes has turned down the chance to replace him.

WATFORD are set to offer £5million for Derby County and England Under 21 midfielder Will Hughes, 22. Derby have completed the signing of defender Andre Wisdom, 24, from Liverpool.

PREMIER LEAGUE new boys Huddersfield want Manchester City winger Patrick Roberts, 20, on loan.

BRIGHTON have signed Australia goalkeeper Mathew Ryan from Valencia for an undisclosed fee. Ryan, 25, replaces David Stockdale, who joined Birmingham earlier this week.

FRANCE Under 20 international defender Theo Hernandez is set to become the first player to move from Atletico Madrid to Real Madrid since 2000 in a £26.3m deal.