Jermain Defoe to join Sunderland

Former England international Jermain Defoe will wrap up a deal to join Sunderland. The ex-Tottenham striker will put pen to paper on a three year contract at the Black Cats.

After a short stint playing in the MLS for Toronto, Defoe will now be heading for a return to England and will join up with Gus Poyet to spearhead a new look Sunderland attack. The Black Cats have moved quickly to sign Defoe as current first choice forward Connor Wickham looks set to leave the Stadium of Light on a free transfer in the summer.

The 32-year-old is expected to make a move to England before transfer deadline day.