Whitley pens Black Cats deal

Whitley has been on tyrial at the Stadium of Light after being released by Manchester City has put-pen-to-paper an elen month deal with the Black Cats.

"Jeff is a good player who I'm sure will do well for us. I've made no secret of my desire to sign him and I'm glad it's all gone through," said Mick McCarthy, after completing his first signing as Sunderland boss.