Sunderland boss Roy Keane could make a flurry of transfer breakthroughs within the next fortnight, according to chairman Niall Quinn.

He said: "It would be harmful to give you names of people we are closing in on - I would like to think that's the phrase.

"I hope people understand we are selective and we have a golden set of rules, if you like, between Roy, the chief executive Peter (Walker) and myself.

"The character of the player, the background information we need and the deal itself, we are piecing it together piece by piece.

"We know our duties, we know we have to get players in, but I would like to think people would be proud and happy with the lot we end up with.

"I know people would like it sooner rather than later, but I think the next fortnight is important because we start back on July 9 and I am sure Roy would like to have the majority of his signings in by then.

"We would like to have a bit of movement in the next week, 10 days. I would be far happier and maybe it is time to really up the ante."