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Sunderland agree £5.5m fee with Manchester United for defensive pair Paddy McNair and Donald Love

Sunderland have agreed a £5.5million fee for Manchester United's young defensive pair Paddy McNair and Donald Love.

David Moyes, the new Black Cats manager, has returned to his former employees in a bid to strengthen his defensive ranks.

Sportsmail understands United have reached an agreement with their fellow Premier League club to allow the two defenders to leave on a permanent basis.

Paddy McNair (left), the 21-year-old Manchester United defender, is set to join Sunderland
Paddy McNair (left), the 21-year-old Manchester United defender, is set to join Sunderland
Donald Love, 21, is also wanted by the Black Cats, who have bid u00a35.5million for the pair
Donald Love, 21, is also wanted by the Black Cats, who have bid £5.