Sunderland trim squad as Europe beckons
Rigg, 19, is tipped for Europa League minutes after a breakthrough Premier League season featuring a goal at Aston Villa. Le Bris manages his development carefully as Sunderland prepare for Europe.
Germany’s Robin Gosens dismisses reports of a ‘toxic’ Switzerland camp, backing Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka as a key leader whose public criticism aimed to protect the team.
Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey, after a standout World Cup for Netherlands, is linked with Man United, Tottenham, Juventus and Atlético. Sunderland will demand 30m-plus, with no pressure to sell.
Sunderland lose promising 14-year-old Liam Ogunsuyi after deregistration. A review shows many academy departures, like Greenwood and McConnell, had mixed careers, underlining risks of leaving the Academy of Light.
Ghisolfi aims to keep the core for Europa League, but Ba, Browne, Adingra and Mundle likely to go, with loans possible. Isidor or Mayenda may depart, while Rusyn and Hemir face exits after ineffective spells.
