Transfer window latest news

Middlesbrough FC have signed striker Lee Tomlin on loan for the remainder of the season subject to clearance, with a view to a permanent transfer.

Lee Cattermole is staying at Sunderland after the club opted NOT to sell him to Premier League rivals Stoke City.

The former Middlesbrough man had been strongly linked with a move to the Potteries.

Cattermole has two-and-a-half years left to run on his contract.

Newcastle United defender Curtis Good has joined Dundee United on loan until the end of the season.

The 20-year-old Australian will be available for the club's Scottish Premiership match against Partick Thistle tomorrow.

LIAM BRIDCUTT

Born: 8 May 1989, Reading

Position: Midfielder

Height: 175cm

Club Career

Team Apps Goals

Chelsea 0 0

Brighton 152 2

Scotland 1 0

Sunderland have announced the signing of midfielder Liam Bridcutt from Brighton for an undisclosed fee.

The 24-year-old arrives on Wearside after agreeing a three-and-a-half year deal with the Black Cats.

The Scotland international started his career with Chelsea and has spent time at Yeovil Town, Watford and Stockport, before joining Brighton in 2010 - when he was signed by then manager Gus Poyet.

Bridcutt appeared more than 150 appearances for the south coast club and earned his first Scotland cap against Serbia in March 2013. The player will wear shirt number 26.

Sunderland AFC confirm today they have signed Scotland International Liam Bridcutt from Brighton and Hove Albion FC

The Gazzetta dello Sport is reporting that Sunderland defender Modibo Diakite has arrived in Italy to undergo a medical at Fiorentina. The French centre-half is expected to join the Serie A outfit on loan for the remainder of the season.

Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka says the club are trying to bring in a new striker before Friday's transfer deadline.

Sunderland have announced that midfielder Alfred N'Diaye has joined Spanish side Real Betis on loan for the rest of the season.

The Senegal international has spent the majority of the current campaign on loan at Eskisehirspor but his deal with the Turkish club was terminated earlier this week.