Sunderland set to sign Liverpool defender for £2million

Sunderland hope to complete the signing of Liverpool defender Sebastian Coates later this week.

The Black Cats are close to tying up a £2million deal for the 24-year-old Uruguay international, who had a loan spell at the Stadium of Light last season.

Press Association Sport understands talks are ongoing and that the club is hopeful of reaching a successful conclusion within days.

Coates is currently enjoying a break after Uruguay's involvement in the Copa America, but with just a year of his contract at Anfield to run, is expected to leave this summer.