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Tue 06 Jun 2009Sunderland move looks more likely for Dunne
SOCCER:THERE WAS a growing sense of confidence on Wearside yesterday that Steve Bruce will make Republic of Ireland international Richard Dunne one of his first signings for Sunderland, with the newly-appointed boss apparently making the signing of the Dubliner a priority upon returning to work yesterday after a brief holiday.
Dunne is being chased by a number of other clubs, most notably Tottenham and Stoke City, and while Sunderland and Spurs are currently the frontrunners for his signature, their pursuit is complicated somewhat by the fact the two are attempting to do business with each other over Darren Bent.
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