Sunderland slide after 2-0 defeat at Bournemouth
Sunderland are cited among the Premier League's early strugglers, with the piece noting only four wins combined for them, Manchester United, Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur so far.
Sunderland remain interested in Geny Catamo, but Sporting are set to demand €60m in January - €20m more than the Black Cats' summer bid.
Sunderland fell to a 2-0 defeat at Bournemouth as the hosts claimed their first league win of the season and left the Black Cats in deeper trouble near the bottom.
Nordi Mukiele said Sunderland may have become 'arrogant' after a 2-0 defeat at Bournemouth, a fourth straight league loss that left the Black Cats second bottom.
Lech Poznan host Sunderland in Europe, with the sides arriving in contrasting positions as Sunderland seek to build on a stronger league-phase start.
Sunderland face Leeds without suspended Kevin Danso after his red card in the 2-0 defeat at Bournemouth, a setback for Regis Le Bris amid a two-match winless league run.
Podcast reaction to Sunderland's 'unacceptable' 2-0 defeat at Bournemouth, with debate over a rudderless display, player responsibility and what must change quickly.
A case for calm over Sunderland's poor start, citing a brutal fixture list, encouraging underlying numbers and belief results will improve despite four points from six games.
Sunderland fans travelling to Newcastle on 6 December must use official club coaches under bubble arrangements, with reports they may receive only 2,200 tickets.
A predicted Sunderland XI to face Bournemouth tipped Omar Alderete to return, with Nordi Mukiele at full-back, Jules Ahoka in midfield and Timur Tutierov leading the line.
Sunderland defenders Kevin Danso and Omar Alderete are named in the weekend's worst XI after errors in the 2-0 defeat at Bournemouth, with Danso sent off early.
