Sunderland have confirmed that key defender Patrick van Aanholt has been given formal permission to speak with Crystal Palace ahead of a proposed move to Selhurst Park before the end of the month. Issuing a statement on Friday morning, the Black Cats publicly acknowledged that Van Aanholt had "advised officials that he no longer wanted to play for the club and submitted a transfer request". Allardyce confirms Van Aanholt is having a medical here today. "He's in the process, at the moment." —...
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