Sunderland’s Ellborg revels in debut, US friendlies set
Sunderland, West Ham and Wolves eye AC Milan’s Santiago Giménez, likely on loan. Any move hinges on relegation outcomes and the striker’s injury-hit season.
Melker Ellborg hails ‘incredible’ Premier League debut after Sunderland beat Leeds 1-0. The January signing kept a clean sheet, with Habib Diarra scoring a penalty. He credits defenders for the block work.
Sunderland confirm US friendlies: Liverpool in Nashville on 25/7, Leeds in New Jersey on 30/7, Wrexham in Philadelphia on 2/8. Club target strong tests and to connect with North American fans.
Sunderland’s €28m bid for Bologna’s Jhon Lucumí failed as his clause lapsed and sales blocked a deal. He will decide on a new contract after the World Cup, keeping a summer move possible.
Prediction tips Sunderland to edge Port Vale in a tight, low-scoring FA Cup fifth round, ending Vale’s run. Livescore
Light piece on witty Sunderland FPL team names, riffing on players like Luke O’Nien, Eliezer Mayenda and Le Fée, plus local nods such as ‘Xhaka Whites Market’ and ‘Sunderwall’.
