Sunderland’s Le Bris steadies ship, transfer interest grows
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Sunderland Daily News Roundup
Régis Le Bris is closing on a second full season as Sunderland hit 40 points with back-to-back away wins and target a top-half finish. The club also eye a Blackburn Rovers target wanted by Newcastle and Everton, while a panel back Eliezer Mayenda to stay and expect Isidor to move on
Panel weigh up Eliezer Mayenda and Isidor for 2026/2027. Mayenda, 20, seen as worth keeping, while Isidor is tipped to move on after form and minutes dip, with Brobbey first choice up front.
Sunderland enter the race to sign a ‘big’ Blackburn Rovers player also targeted by Newcastle and Everton, eyeing a potential transfer battle with Premier League rivals.
Details are unclear, but it suggests a Sunderland player could be phased out as Regis Le Bris reshapes the squad after early success at the Stadium of Light.
Régis Le Bris nears a second full season at Sunderland amid past sack calls. After a wobble, his side hit 40 points, back-to-back away wins and chase a top-half finish, highlighting rare stability on Wearside.
