Sunderland eye £10m midfield deal as Everton test looms
Flashback: Sunderland win 2-0 at St James’ Park in the 1990 Division Two play-off semi-final, goals from Eric Gates and Marco Gabbiadini, amid chaotic pitch invasions.
Playmaker Enzo Le Fée hails his ‘magic’, graft and bond with Régis Le Bris, says he is 100% committed to Sunderland and targeting Europe, while noting Liverpool interest is flattering.
Everton are likely to stick to a 4-2-3-1 versus Sunderland, threaten from set pieces with Tarkowski and O’Brien, and rely on Ndiaye and in-form Beto. Branthwaite and Grealish are out.
Haiti name Wilson Isidor of Sunderland in their 26-man World Cup squad, joining veterans like Johny Placide and Duckens Nazon.
Coventry are linked with Sunderland keeper Anthony Patterson in an £8-10m move as they weigh options to replace Carl Rushworth.
Sunderland are ready to match a £10m fee for an ‘incredible’ midfield target, aiming to hijack Celtic’s move for a potential Callum McGregor heir.
Artist Frank Styles discusses a new Gary Rowell mural near the Stadium of Light, plus past and future Sunderland-themed artworks.
Report claims captain Granit Xhaka is keen on Beşiktaş, with talks planned after Çaykur Rizespor. Sunderland want to keep him, citing his minutes, role under Régis Le Bris and deal to 2028.
Predicted XIs for Everton v Sunderland in FPL GW37 at Hill Dickinson Stadium on 17 May, with recent form and xGI standouts highlighted.
