Sunderland step up for Europa, eye left-sided centre-half
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Régis Le Bris leads Sunderland into pre-season for 2026/2027 with Europa League on the horizon, prioritising a Xhaka successor, a left back after Cirkin, a striker after Mayenda, and centre-backs, including a natural left-footer with links to Tarik Muharemović, Jhon Lucumí, Mariano Troilo, Konstantinos Koulierakis and Nathan Zézé
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With Europa League ahead and Omar Alderete’s fitness managed, Sunderland seek a natural left-footed centre-half. Linked names include Tarik Muharemović, Jhon Lucumí, Mariano Troilo, Konstantinos Koulierakis and Nathan Zézé.
Sunderland return for pre-season under Régis Le Bris ahead of 2026/2027, preparing for Europa League. Recruitment targets include a Xhaka successor, a left back after Cirkin, a striker after Mayenda, and centre-backs.
