Sunderland eye Lucumí after Leeds clean sheet
Le Bris restored a compact away setup: Xhaka anchoring, Diarra and Sadiki bursting channels, Le Fée inverting. A battling draw at Bournemouth, then Diarra’s strike and Ellborg’s debut clean sheet sealed Leeds' win.
Fans and writers urge a strong XI at Port Vale. With 40 points banked, Le Bris is backed to prioritise the FA Cup, keep Xhaka and Ballard central, start Ellborg if Roefs is out, and avoid complacency.
Sunderland upset Leeds at Elland Road, winning with a clean sheet. Luke O’Nien starred on his first Premier League start, as Le Bris’ side hit 40 points after four from trips to Bournemouth and Leeds.
Sunderland target Bologna defender Jhon Lucumí with a €28m bid. The 27-year-old, under contract to 2027, has played 30 games. Renewal talks stall, with Le Bris keen to add the Colombian to his defence.
