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Sunderland boss David Moyes signs Man Utd's defensive duo

Sunderland have announced the double signing of Manchester United duo Paddy McNair and Donaldo Love for a transfer fee of £5.5 million.

The defensive pair have both signed a four-year contract with the Black Cats after failing to feature in Jose Mourinho’s plans at Man Utd.

Good luck to Paddy McNair and Donald Love, who have both completed permanent moves to Sunderland. #MUFC pic.twitter.com/Nqda8k42XU

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 11, 2016

Paddy McNair, who is capable of operating in defense or in midfield, has made a total of 24 league appearances for the Red Devils but failed to establish himself as a regular since his debut in September 2014.