Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill has confirmed the club have failed with a bid to sign Bolton striker Kevin Davies.

Davies: Subject of Black Cats bid

The Black Cats, who had earlier made an enquiry about the 34-year-old, firmed up their interest on Monday morning, but were met with a flat refusal.

O'Neill said: "We have have made an offer to Bolton for him, and that has been rejected at the moment. We will see where we stand later on today."