In one of the most surprising transfers yet this season, overweight Spurs striker Mido has joined underachieving (in the Prem at least) Sunderland for a fee of £6m.
On paper, it looks like a personality clash of the titans between Keano’s never say die team approach and Mido’s lethargic, self-absorbed attitude. But, although the Egyptian front man has had numerous run ins with former coaches, if anyone can whip him into shape surely Keane can.
The Black Cats haven’t had much luck with close season signings so – is this an act of desperation or inspiration?