By Nathan Lowe
18 Jun 2011 21:44:00
Carling Cup Quarter Final – Birmingham City v Aston Villa, Sebastian Larsson (Getty Images)
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Former Birmingham City midfielder Sebastian Larsson is set to complete a move to Sunderland, according to the player’s father.
The Swede is believed to be rejecting offers from both Arsenal and Aston Villa to reunite with Black Cats manager Steve Bruce, who signed him for Birmingham four seasons ago.
The length of the winger’s new contract on Wearside is the only hurdle remaining before the transfer becomes official, according to Svante Larsson.
“Sunderland have been on really hard since January. Steve Bruce has done much to bring about a deal and been very active,” Larsson’s father told Sport Folket.
“Sebastian along the way pointed out Sunderland as a distinct possibility. We have turned every stone and weighed the pros and cons.
“The Parties agree on the economic conditions and what remains is to agree on the length of the contract.
“They want a little longer and we want less. But I think there will be no problems.”
The 26-year-old will be joining the Black Cats on a free transfer after making 157 appearances for City over four seasons.
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Sebastian Larsson’s father expects Sunderland move for former Birmingham midfielder