Sunderland handed injury boost as backroom change looms
Article hints that Sunderland have a rising midfield talent under Le Bris likened to Jobe Bellingham, but offers no concrete details.
Sunderland brace for summer bids: Roefs and Ballard labelled untouchable, £60m mooted for Noah Sadiki, Bayern linked to Brobbey. Loan updates on Patterson and Neil, recruitment needs at centre-back and striker.
Le Bris could stick with the XI that beat Spurs 1-0. Ballard pushes to return, but O'Nien and Alderete may stay. Rigg or Talbi to start wide. Brobbey to lead the line. Angulo a doubt, several remain out.
Sheffield Wednesday’s prospective owners target Sunderland chief business officer David Bruce for CEO, with Bruce set to leave amid Sunderland’s backroom restructure.
Former Sunderland winger Ian Poveda, now at Inter Bogotá, is handed a six-month UK driving ban after a 100mph offence in South Tyneside. He made six Sunderland appearances before leaving on a free.
Switzerland boss Murat Yakin says Granit Xhaka will not quit internationals after the World Cup. The Sunderland captain, contracted to 2028, has 30 club games this season and played 90 minutes in the 1-0 win v Spurs.
Sunderland receive a major injury boost before facing Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, improving selection options for key fixtures.
