Manchester City defender Wayne Bridge has finalised a loan move to Sunderland until the end of the season.

The 31-year-old underwent a medical in the North East earlier today ahead of the move.

"I'm hoping that with Wayne's undoubted experience and ability he can be a big help to the team until the end of the season," manager Martin O'Neill told the club's official website.

"I'm very pleased to have him here and with the number of injuries we've sustained recently I'm sure he'll be a great help to us."

Bridge has fallen out of favour at Man City since returning to the club after his loan stint at West Ham United.