Paul McShane and Daryl Murphy were reportedly sought after by Roy Keane, ex-Sunderland and current Ipswich Town boss, but The Journal, claim they wish to stay at the Stadium of Light and impress new boss Steve Bruce. The paper claims that Bruce has told the squad that no player will be pre-judged and that each player will have an equal opportunity to stake their claim for a first team place.
Sunderland duo to resist offer from former boss Keane
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