Keane steps up his search for strikers with Bent and Johnson top of the list

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Wanted: Bent

Target: Johnson

The latest name to be linked strongly with a move to the Stadium of Light is Everton's Andrew Johnson.

Again, there has been no word from Sunderland amid conflicting reports about the race to sign the England international.

Some have suggested Keane is favourite to land the former Crystal Palace frontman with a £10million bid, while others claim Wigan boss Steve Bruce is in the driving seat because Johnson would not have to uproot his family from the north-west.

The 27-year-old's future has been the subject of speculation for the last few transfer windows with the player having repeatedly been linked with a move back to London, although both he and his club have dismissed talk that he could leave on each occasion.

Everton boss David Moyes has done the same this summer, although there is a belief on Merseyside that the Toffees could be ready to do business as they attempt to raise cash to fund their own recruitment drive.

One man who will not be moving to Sunderland this summer is Spain international
Daniel Guiza.

Real Mallorca have confirmed that the 27-year-old, who was used as a substitute in his country's Euro 2008 final victory over Germany, has left the club for Turkish outfit Fenerbahce for an undisclosed fee.

Sunderland were said to have opened talks over a possible £10million swoop for the former Getafe player, although the Wearsiders were quick to play down the claims privately.

Meanwhile, Guiza's compatriot Arnau has headed for Coca-Cola Championship
Blackpool on trial with a view to a season-long loan move.

The 26-year-old midfielder, who is in the final year of his contract, has made only two senior appearances for the Black Cats in two years and none under Keane.

He was signed by chairman Niall Quinn during his brief spell as manager, but has since had loan spells at Southend and Falkirk, where he played 22 games last season.