Sunderland reveal date for Swansea City cup clash as Norwich City star opens up about Rangers transfer speculation

Here, we round-up all the latest stories that have emerged today from the Stadium of Light and beyond:

Swansea City cup clash confirmed

Sunderland Under-18’s FA Youth Cup Third Round clash with Swansea City will now be played on Saturday, December 17 (2pm kick-off). The game will take place at Swansea’s Landore Training Centre base as originally scheduled.

A frozen pitch meant the initial clash between the sides was postponed and Sunderland have announced that supporters with tickets for this postponed game will receive print-at-home tickets. Any supporters wishing to request a refund can do so by emailing [email protected]

Watford announce signing of former Cardiff City man

Watford have announced the signing of Leandro Bacuna on a free transfer. Bacuna joins the Hornets on a deal until the end of the season.

Bacuna, who has played for Aston Villa, Reading and Cardiff City during his nine years in England, left the Cardiff City Stadium in summer after a three and a half year stay at the club. Bacuna is a full Curacao international and will be available for selection by Slaven Bilic for their trip to face Huddersfield Town at the weekend.

Norwich City star opens up about Rangers speculation

Norwich City midfielder Kenny McLean has opened up about speculation linking him with a move to boyhood club Rangers. McLean joined the Canaries from Aberdeen in 2018 and has been a regular under Dean Smith as Norwich aim to bounce back from relegation disappointment last season.

McLean revealed his desire to return to Glasgow at some point to Talk Norwich City: "I think long term, it will be back home in Glasgow,” said the 30 year old.

“I get asked that so much, honestly. There’s always talk, but there’s never been anything in front of me saying ‘there you go,’ pulling on my heart strings.”

“In the past there has been more than just paper talk. It’s never materialised into anything. Would I love it one day? Of course. If you’re brought up and that’s who you support then of course I would. My family would be over the moon.”