TRANSFER TALES

Last updated : 16 July 2004 By Editor
Sunderland have signed Mark Lynch from United.

The 22-year-old, who played in the Champions League during his time at Old
Trafford and made 20 appearances on loan at St Johnstone three years ago, has headed for the Stadium of Light in the search for regular first-team football. He said:

"It's always a wrench to leave a club like United but I thought the time was right
and the gaffer said it was okay for me to move on," said Lynch, who has agreed
a three-year contract.

"There was other interest, but I wanted to sign for Sunderland. It's a great club
and as soon as I spoke to Mick McCarthy, I was impressed.

"I've been at United since the age of 11. I want first team football and I decided that the time was right to leave. I would not have come here if I didn't think I could get into the first team."

St. Nick of Gorton could be loaned out for the season. The Sun claims no one
wants to buy him.

The Sun claims that Patrick Vieira wants to leave Arsenal for Real Madrid with
Morientes coming in the other direction.The Times says he'll stay in London.