Sunderland make FOURTH bid worth more than £1m for Exeter City ace Josh Key - reports
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Key, who made 43 appearances in League Two last season, has got two years remaining on his Exeter contract. He can play in midfield and full-back.
Sky Sports report: "The offer is said to be worth upwards of £1m including add-ons.
“Talks have been ongoing for a number of weeks.”
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