Norwich City's manager Chris Hughton was on Wednesday expected to strengthen his squad further as the Sunderland defender Michael Turner underwent a medical.

The 28-year-old headed for East Anglia after the two clubs agreed terms on a deal.

Turner, who arrived at the Stadium of Light from Hull City during the summer of 2009, appears to be surplus to requirements following the signing of free agent Carlos Cuéllar and Titus Bramble's return to contention.

The former manager Steve Bruce snapped up Turner for what looked like a bargain £4m with the defender having at one point played himself on to the fringes of the England squad.

He made 32 appearances during his first season with the club, but injuries and the arrival of the likes of Brown and former Manchester United team-mate John O'Shea have limited his involvement since then.

Nevertheless, he played in the final 20 games of last season with Brown recovering from knee ligament damage.