Sunderland prepare for Fulham after Danso setback
Sunderland have made contact over Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo as Regis Le Bris looks to strengthen, with a deal for Igor Paixao thought to be close.
Sunderland remain in talks with Marseille and Igor Paixao’s camp, but have no agreement yet and now face Al-Ittihad competition for the Brazilian forward.
Sunderland are showing ‘concrete interest’ in Roma winger Matías Soulé and could offer a loan with obligation to buy, in a deal worth about €35m.
Sunderland’s season-long loan bid for Kevin Danso has been rejected by Tottenham, with the 27-year-old centre-back staying put despite limited first-team chances.
Live Premier League coverage includes Sunderland v Fulham among the 2pm BST kick-offs, alongside Chelsea v Brighton and Leeds v Brentford.
Fulham’s vertical, high-pressing style under Álvaro Arbeloa could leave space behind. Sunderland may target central counter-attacks as both sides chase a first win.
Regis Le Bris said Sunderland ‘dominated possession’ but lacked threat in defeat to Ipswich, urging collective improvement before Fulham and refusing to blame individuals.
Sunderland host Fulham in their first home league game. Simon Adingra is out, Dayann Methalie is suspended, while Jules Ahoka is available and Nordi Mukiele and Omar Alderete are back in contention.
Sunderland still need a right-sided forward before the window shuts, with the focus on landing a late attacking upgrade beyond Catamo and Paixao.
Predicted Sunderland XI makes three changes for Fulham, with Mukiele and Alderete tipped to start in defence and Isidor preferred to Brobbey up front.
