Sunderland face Saudi bid for key player, summer plans under Ghisolfi
After a proactive first Premier League season marked by ruthless recruitment, Sunderland plan another ambitious summer led by Florent Ghisolfi after Kristjaan Speakman’s exit.
Dan Ballard, Wilson Angulo, Jocelin Ta Bi, Romaine Mundle, Bertrand Traore and Simon Moore are out for Sunderland vs Tottenham, but Robin Roefs is fit to return. Ballard and Nilson are close but not ready.
Opinion on a £1m Sunderland forward compared to Jermain Defoe, suggesting he has failed to meet expectations and now looks finished at the club.
Saudi Pro League club make approach for a Sunderland star, listing him as a priority summer signing and preparing a big bid.
Live Friday build-up to the Premier League’s return, with news conferences and predictions. No specific Sunderland updates provided.
Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi may have an injured Tottenham player fit to start for the trip to Sunderland this weekend.
