Bridge on the verge of shock loan deal with Sunderland Wayne Bridge was last night on the brink of completing a shock move to Sunderland and ending his Manchester City misery. The England defender will undergo a medical at the Academy of Light today after terms were agreed between the two Premier League sides. If his registration can be completed in time, Bridge is in line to make his debut for Sunderland against Norwich tomorrow night. It is expected that City will continue to pay a percentage of Bridge's £85,000-a-week salary. For Bridge, the move will signify the end of a miserable period in his career under Roberto Mancini. The 31-year-old, capped 36 times for his country, has been forced to train with City's elite development squad (the reserves) this season and has started only one Carling Cup game. The deal is a loan until the end of the season, at which point the player and both clubs will reassess the situation. Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill admitted yesterday that he wanted three new players because of a succession of injuries to his squad, and has also offered Kevin Davies an 18-month contract at the Stadium of Light, a move so far blocked by Bolton.