Published Date:
06 July 2008
By STAFF REPORTER
SUNDERLAND could face competition from deadly rivals Newcastle United for a Holland centre-back, according to reports.
The Black Cats and Geordies are said to be tracking £10m-rated defender Joris Mathijsen, with Blackburn Rovers new boss Paul Ince also said to be interested, according to the News of The World.
The 28-year-old Hamburg centre-back started all but one of his country's games at Euro 2008.
Black Cats boss Roy Keane, who has a £50m transfer kitty, is anxious to land a central defender after Jonny Evans' return to Manchester United.
Mathijsen moved to Germany from AZ Alkmaar two years ago for £7.9m, but his displays this summer have seen his value soar.
-
Last Updated:
06 July 2008 1:27 PM
-
Source:
n/a
-
Location:
Blyth, Northumberland
