Diouf makes Black Cats move

The Senegal international, who signed for the Trotters from Liverpool in 2005, had been heavily linked with a move away from the Reebok Stadium this summer.

And the Black Cats have since signed the player on a four-year deal as manager Roy Keane continues to bolster his squad in preparation for the upcoming Premier League campaign.

"El-Hadji is a great signing for us and we're thrilled to get him in," said Keane.

"He has bags of Premier League and international experience, which is exactly what we've been targeting this summer.

"El-Hadji has always been the kind of player opposition teams and supporters love to hate, a thorn in the side, and that's why we're delighted to now have him in our squad.

"Our coach, Ricky Sbragia, has also worked very closely with him and speaks extremely highly of him, so we're looking forward to working with El-Hadji, I think he's a signing that will excite our supporters."