Coventry City manager Chris Coleman insists he is close to concluding a deal for former Liverpool defender Stephen Wright.The 28-year-old, who spent the first half of last season on loan at Stoke, is out of contract with Sunderland and has been training with Coventry throughout pre-season.

And Coleman believes the full-back will add some valuable experience to the Sky Blues defence and is confident a deal will be completed soon.

He told the club's official website: "He has done very well in pre-season, is experienced and knows the game like the back of his hand.

"He played for Liverpool. He has got experience, is a good player and a good professional.

"He is someone we are looking to sign and we are quite close to doing that."

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