Sunderland begin at Ipswich as Le Bris weighs options
Sunderland are among two Premier League clubs without a shirt sponsor. Talks are ongoing after W88 ended, with gambling firms now banned as primary front-of-shirt sponsors.
Sunderland open at Ipswich seeking a first win in four meetings. Le Bris has no fresh injuries, with Meunier, Mukiele and Alderete back in contention and Hume pushing to start.
Sunderland have made fresh enquiries for Roma attacker Matias Soule. Florent Ghisolfi is key, with Roma valuing the Argentine at €35m-€40m and considering a sale.
Sunderland are tipped for 14th after finishing seventh and reaching Europe. Xhaka stayed, Meunier is the only signing so far, and Le Bris believes his versatile squad can cope with Thursday nights.
Chelsea saw an £8m bid for Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka dismissed as 'insulting'. Xhaka then reaffirmed his commitment to the Black Cats, ending Chelsea's move.
Sunderland are prepared to wait until the final week for Geny Catamo. Sporting have rejected bids and want €40m guaranteed, though the winger wants the Premier League move.
Sunderland have agreed a permanent deal for Antwerp midfielder Jules Ahoka. The 20-year-old DR Congo international is due on Wearside for a medical and formalities.
A look back at Moyes's bleak start in 2016, when Sunderland lost to Middlesbrough and he admitted after two games they were in a relegation scrap, deepening the toxic mood at the Stadium of Light.
