Sunderland suffer fresh Dan Ballard injury scare
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Sunderland Daily News Roundup
Sunderland have another injury concern after Dan Ballard went off with a suspected hamstring issue on Northern Ireland duty, a day after Brian Brobbey suffered a similar blow.
Sunderland were linked with Marcus Maddison during his prolific Peterborough United spell, but no move materialised before his career later tailed off and he was jailed for grievous bodily harm.
Sporting are moving quickly to renew Geny Catamo's deal, raise his salary and increase his release clause to €80m, in a bid to block Sunderland reviving their January move.
Reports claim Manchester United are tracking Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey after his hat-trick in the 5-3 defeat at Manchester City, but Sunderland do not want to sell in January unless a suitable offer arrives.
Sunderland face another injury scare after Dan Ballard went off with a suspected hamstring issue for Northern Ireland, a day after Brian Brobbey suffered a similar blow.
