Sunderland get Ernest Poku boost before Liverpool friendly
Preview of Liverpool’s likely XI to face Sunderland in Nashville, with Iraola’s first game set to feature several absentees and chances for youngsters and new faces.
A look back at Sunderland’s 1955 North American tour, ending with a 2-2 draw against Huddersfield in Detroit as Charlie Fleming scored twice in searing heat.
A Sunderland-focused podcast previews the friendly with Liverpool in Nashville, discussing Anfield changes, likely threats, fan numbers and what the Black Cats can expect.
Sunderland have been handed a boost in their bid to sign Ernest Poku from Bayer Leverkusen, with a fresh transfer deadline emerging in the chase.
A young Sunderland fan recounts the 5-1 pre-season win at York, with Le Fée scoring twice, Rigg, Tutierov and Procter also on target before autograph success.
Sunderland have held talks with Folarin Balogun's camp, but face competition from Newcastle and other clubs. Monaco value the striker at about £40m after his 19-goal season.
Released midfielder Elias Lenz called his 2 years at Sunderland ‘educational’, praising the club’s support, coaching and rehab during a serious hamstring injury.
