Transfer news: Sunderland have secured the signing of Inter Milan midfielder Sulley Muntari on loan for the rest of the season.

The 26-year-old Ghana international, who left Portsmouth for Inter in a €16 million move in July 2008, will join compatriots John Mensah and Asamoah Gyan at the Stadium of Light.

Manager Steve Bruce said: "Sulley is a fabulous acquisition for the club. When the opportunity arises to bring in a player of his ability - even in the short term you have to take it, and I'm delighted that we have been able to.

"His adaptability is a great asset. He did extremely well at Portsmouth so he knows the Barclays Premier League well and you have to be some player to move to Inter Milan for the fee that he did. He's a great addition."

Aston Villaare close to bringing in United States midfielder Michael Bradleyon loan, Press Association Sportunderstands.

Bradley currently plays for German side Borussia Monchengladbach and is the son of USA national coach Bob Bradley, who was linked with the Villa job after Martin O'Neill left the club.

The 23-year-old, who was a key part of his country's 2010 World Cup squad, moved to Germany from Dutch side Heerenveen in the summer of 2008.