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Baird set to sign for Sunderland

Roy Keane has added to his squad again
Roy Keane has added to his squad again

Southampton have accepted a £3million bid for their Northern Ireland international defender Chris Baird.                                      

Baird, who was voted as the club's player of the year last season, handed in a transfer request to Saints boss George Burley last month.                                       

Fulham and ex-Northern Ireland boss Lawrie Sanchez had a £2.5million bid for Baird rejected.                                       

But he now seems set to join Roy Keane's side in the Premiership this season.

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