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Sunderland still hoping to sign Cristian Rodriguez

Sunderland still hoping to sign Cristian Rodriguez


Sunderland still hoping to sign Cristian Rodriguez

Rodriguez on Poyet's radar

Uruguayan attacking midfielder Cristian Rodriguez remains a target for Sunderland. Gus Poyet, the Black Cats' coach, has identified the player as a potential new summer recruit.



The 28-year-old is wanted at the Stadium of Light by his fellow countryman, coach Poyet.

"This has been out for a few days and this week I had a chat with people in Uruguay, who are obviously desperate for Rodriguez to come with us," said Poyet.

"It’s ongoing. At the moment it’s a possibility, but it’s no more than that. He’s a player that I admire a lot because he’s got power, desire and experience playing with the top teams.

"He wants to play football, he’s desperate to be playing week-in, week-out."