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Sunderland close to signing Aiden McGeady and James Vaughan

Aiden McGeady celebrates his goal against Huddersfield
Image: Aiden McGeady is close to moving to Sunderland

Sunderland are close to completing a double signing with Aiden McGeady and James Vaughan both on Wearside today to finalise their moves, Sky sources understand.

Republic of Ireland winger McGeady is currently undergoing his medical after sorting out his contractual situation with Everton yesterday.

Meanwhile, Bury striker Vaughan is discussing personal terms in the North East after a fee in the region of £900,000 was accepted by the League One side.

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NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29:  James Vaughan of Bury in action during the Sky Bet League One match between Northampton Town and Bury at Sixfields on O
Image: James Vaughan nearing a switch from North West to North East

The pair will be Simon Grayson's first permanent signings as manager following the loan arrivals of Brendan Galloway and Ty Browning from Everton.

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