O’Shea joins Brown in moving to Black Cats

The 30-year-old Republic of Ireland international travelled to Wearside for a medical in the morning and wasted little time in becoming Steve Bruce’s eighth summer signing.

Like Brown, he has joined for an undisclosed fee after United last month accepted a joint offer of more than £12m for the pair and midfielder Darron Gibson.

O’Shea said: “Once I’d heard reports about the club and the people here, the ambitions and what the manager was all about, it was the only place for me.”

Manager Steve Bruce added: “John has been a solid, consistent part of United’s squad for well over a decade, which goes to show the fantastic pedigree of player we have signed.

“He is a wonderful professional both on and off the field and his wealth of experience and versatility will be great attributes for us.”

n Middlesbrough boss Tony Mowbray has confirmed that striker Kris Boyd is in talks with Turkish club Eskisehirspor over a proposed move.

The 27-year-old Scotland international, who spent the end of last season on loan at Nottingham Forest, has travelled to Turkey as Boro attempt to slash their wage bill.

Mowbray said: “We have allowed him to go over there and have a look and if he’s happy with everything, possibly have a medical. That doesn’t mean it’s done, there are lots of things that need tidying up.

“If it’s right for Kris and our football club, we will wish him well and move on. If not, he comes back and tries hard to get in our team and hopefully he will start scoring goals like we know he can.”