Sunderland transfer focus as Patterson and Mayenda attract interest
Retrospective recalls 1996 links to Paul Parker, Micky Mellon, Bogdan Stelea and Andy Booth as Peter Reid sought bargain signings after promotion amid tight funds.
Barcelona reportedly offer Roony Bardghji, putting Sunderland, Leeds and Aston Villa on alert to move for the highly rated youngster.
Opinion piece praises Sunderland’s ahead-of-schedule rise, smart recruitment and fan-player connection, urging trust in the process even if prized assets like Sadiki are sold.
Sheffield Wednesday are urged to sign Sunderland’s young keeper Matty Young, 19, after his Salford loan, but only alongside an experienced goalkeeper, amid interest from Leicester.
Captain Granit Xhaka says he feels at home at Sunderland after a standout season securing Europe, and insists he is ‘not even thinking about a transfer’, preferring a speculation-free summer.
West Ham target Sunderland striker Eliezer Mayenda, 21, with the Spaniard keen to leave after limited minutes. Sunderland will sell for a suitable offer, though top-flight interest could sway him.
Sunderland are very interested in Charleroi midfielder Yacine Titraoui, but the Algeria international will decide after the World Cup, with Charleroi eyeing a higher fee. He dreams of a Premier League move.
Podcast counts down Sunderland’s top 10 moments of 2025-26, starting with 10-6, revisiting highlights from their Premier League return.
Wolves’ fan pundit urges £8m move for Sunderland keeper Anthony Patterson, citing his Millwall loan form and promotion pedigree after slipping to third choice on Wearside.
