Sky Sports:
Sunderland are widely reported to have agreed a deal with Manchester United for Kieran Richardson.
The England midfielder is now due in the North East to hold talks with a view to finalising a move to Wearside.
It is believed Sunderland have agreed to pay United £5.5 million for the 22-year-old - who has come through the youth ranks at Old Trafford.
Manchester City's new chief Sven Goran Eriksson - who gave Richardson his international debut - is also thought to be keen.
However, Richardson's former United team-mate Roy Keane appears on course to secure his signature
The Sunday Times:
Sven Goran Eriksson will attempt to rival Roy Keane, the Sunderland manager, in the £5.5m battle to sign Manchester United's Kieran Richardson.
The United winger faces a decision between joining the man who gave him his first England cap or his former captain at Old Trafford
PA:
Sunderland are reported to have beaten Manchester City and Everton to the signature of Manchester United wideman Kieran Richardson.
The England midfielder is now due in the North-East to hold talks with a view to finalising a move to Wearside.
According to reports in The Sun, Black Cats manager Roy Keane has agreed to pay United £5.5million for the 22-year-old - who has come through the youth ranks at Old Trafford.