Leroy Fer's move to Sunderland appears to be off, forcing Dick Advocaat and co. to look elsewhere in their quest to bolster the Black Cats' midfield. The Dutch international was scheduled to have a medical today, but various sources are now reporting that the deal is dead in the water. Conflicting reports have emerged over the nature of the breakdown. The Sun have reported that QPR decided to recall Fer at the last minute, perhaps the result of an improved bid from a suitor such as West Ham or PSV, while the Sunderland Echo's Chris Young believes the cause to be a failed medical. https://twitter.com/YoungSunEcho/status/628926078153846786 Whatever the true reason, it is clear that time is now of the essence if Sunderland are to draft in an attack-minded midfielder before Saturday's opening trip to Leicester.