Keane: I'll need cash

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Roy Keane has cranked up the pressure on the Sunderland board by saying he expects more cash in the January transfer window.

The Sunderland boss has spent almost £50million since taking over last season but will be seeking further financial support from the club's Irish backers.

Cash needed: Roy Keane

Sunderland are 16th in the Premier League and are seeking their first away win at West Ham tomorrow.

But Keane is already looking ahead to the transfer window and said: "It would be great to get to January and look to add one or two players, like the big boys. Unfortunately, having just got into the Premier League we need more than one or two."

One current player who has impressed is midfielder Grant Leadbitter, 21. Keane has compared him to his former Manchester United team-mate Paul Scholes, saying: "Since I've been at the club he's been fantastic and a credit. He's one of the people you look forward to coming in to work with.

"He's a similar type of player to Paul Scholes. Obviously, he's not reached his levels or the consistency but even in the way he trains, his enthusiasm, he seems to love training and playing."

Another young midfielder, Mark Noble, is looking forward to returning for West Ham, after scoring twice for England Under 21s in midweek having been rested for his club's 1-0 defeat at Aston Villa two weeks ago.

Noble said: "Resting is for the summer on a beach somewhere. I'm only 20 and I don't feel I need any rest."

 

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