SUNDERLAND have confirmed their second signing of the day, with attacking midfielder Chris Maguire having joined from Bury.

Maguire, who has signed a two-year deal with the Black Cats, joins goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin, whose arrival as a free agent was confirmed earlier this evening.

The 29-year-old, who can play in midfield or attack, spent last season with Bury after moving to Gigg Lane from Oxford United, where he scored 17 League One goals during the 2016-17 campaign.

Sunderland boss Jack Ross said: “Chris was desperate to come here, and he will tell you this is the biggest club he’s played for.

“But he’s got a bit about him and as soon as he saw the stadium, he said, ‘I’ll have a bit of this’. He comes with a belief in his own abilities and a desire to make the most of this opportunity, so I’m pleased he’s aboard because he has proven quality.”

Maguire was born in the Scottish town of Bellshill and started his career with Aberdeen. He made more than 150 appearances with the Dons before moving to England to join Derby County in 2011.

He has also had permanent spells with Sheffield Wednesday and Rotherham, and boasts two senior international caps with Scotland.