Sunderland weigh patience after Lens win
Sunderland look well drilled before Ipswich, with Meunier impressive and Chris Rigg standing out. Le Bris wants ‘precise’ additions, with a win over Lens and one more friendly offering encouragement.
Sunderland’s quiet window has brought only Thomas Meunier so far. Europa League football raises the stakes, and depth concerns remain despite a strong core and a win over Lens.
Around 1,500 Sunderland fans travelled to Lens, enjoying a friendly, memorable trip and watching an almost full-strength side dominate their Champions League-bound hosts in a 2-0 win.
Luke O’Nien is framed as the embodiment of Sunderland’s modern culture - resilience, professionalism and self-improvement - after rising from doubtful signing to key dressing-room leader.
Peterborough have agreed a permanent deal for Sunderland attacking midfielder Abdoullah Ba, with the 23-year-old set to leave in the final year of his contract within 48 hours.
Wrexham are close to signing Sunderland academy keeper Anthony Patterson, who has made 169 appearances for the Black Cats and spent last season's second half on loan at Millwall.
Sunderland have allowed Arthur Masuaku to leave as a free agent, with the left-back in Konya for a medical before joining Konyaspor after saying: 'I came here in a good mood.'
