Originally posted by Neil Thomson:
<strong>Boro's Marinelli gone out on loan for 6 months, somewhere in Italy I think.
Moss, S'ton keeper had his contract terminated.
Talal El Khasomethingorother to Sunderland.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Sunderland have signed Paris-Saint Germain defender Talal El-Karkouri on a six-month loan.
The 26 year old has joined the Lads until the end of the season from the French club, and the Morrocan centre back could make his debut for the Lads at home to Charlton tomorrow - if Sunderland receive international clearance by 5pm today (he has a French passport, removing the need for a work permit).
Sunderland manager Howard Wilkinson said: "He's a player who has been well schooled in France and has become a regular in the PSG team this season. He's also gained experience of the Uefa Cup during his three-year stay.
"He's strong in the air and obviously having played in France has good technical ability. He will hopefully make a very useful addition to our squad between now and the end of the season.
"At the moment the Premier League is every player's dream and this will give him an opportunity to impress on that stage. I had two possible targets this week and am pleased to have at least secured the services of one of them."