Sunderland has agreed to an £8 million transfer with Liverpool for Fabio Borini.

The 24-year-old Italian, who spent the 2013-14 season on loan at the Stadium of Light but refused a mooted £14 million move back to Wearside last summer, has signed a four-year contract with the fee potentially rising to £10 million if a certain number of appearances are made and goals scored.

“Fabio is a great addition to the squad who will make our front line stronger,” said Dick Advocaat. “He can play in a number of attacking positions which is a huge benefit to the team.” 

Advocaat feels Borini is a perfect fit in his 4-3-3.