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Sunderland hopeful of sealing deal for Arsenal shot stopper Vito Mannone
SUNDERLAND are optimistic of completing a deal for Arsenal back-up keeper Vito Mannone.
The Black Cats reconvene for pre-season training tomorrow, and agreed a fee for the 25-year-old last weekend.
Having seen Simon Mignolet join Liverpool, Paolo Di Canio is keen to shore up his goalkeeping options.
And it seems Sunderland are keen to strike out a deal so he can be integrated into the squad.
The Sunderland Echo believes there shouldn't be any problems negotiating Mannone's personal terms.
Furthermore, they have it that Mannone has been brought in as cover for Keiren Westwood who is expected to be given the chance to shine as the No.1.