Fulham to beat Sunderland in international ace race

Last updated : 20 December 2005 By Mo Sultan
Fulham boss Chris Coleman remains favourite to land the Columbus Crew midfielder, and a deal to sign the 31-year-old New Zealand international is likely January.

"Talks are ongoing with Fulham regarding Simon, but there is nothing to report as yet," his agent Lyle Yorks told Sky Sports. "I can confirm that he did train at Fulham earlier this year."