Sunderland are set to sign Scotland international James McFadden on a short-term contract

Scotland striker James McFadden will this week sign a contract that will keep him at Sunderland until the summer.

Former Everton forward James McFadden, 29, is set to earn a one-year deal at Sunderland after impressing during a trial.

Sunderland are poised to sign 29-year-old Scotland forward James McFadden, a free agent since being released by Everton at the end of last season, after he impressed during a trial with the Black Cats.

Celtic are close to signing free agent James McFadden, who has been out of contract since leaving Birmingham at the end of last season.