Sunderland hand Geragusian first pro deal as West Ham linked with winger
Sunderland have made a ‘timid’ enquiry for Roma’s Matias Soule. A move could accelerate next week if Roma secure his replacement, with Florent Ghisolfi leading talks for Regis Le Bris’ side.
Tribute to Mel Holden, Sunderland forward of the mid-1970s, who scored 23 in 73 league games, starred in 1976 promotion and tragically died aged 26 from motor neurone disease. A cherished Roker Park memory.
Sunderland are chasing a £34m target billed as their best addition since Granit Xhaka, who has committed to stay. Details on the player are not disclosed.
Sunderland hand 18-year-old Armenia forward Finn Geragusian his first pro deal after 13 goals across U18s and U21s, a Premier League Cup final run and a senior bench spot. Versatile attacker tipped for minutes.
West Ham explore a move for Sunderland winger Simon Adingra, with rivals circling. Report estimates a fee around £18m and wages just over £40k a week as the Irons eye a statement signing.
Jose Fonte, 42, joins Regis Le Bris’ staff as a senior coach from 20 July. The Euro 2016 winner and ex-Southampton defender brings leadership and top-level experience to Sunderland’s technical team.
Sunderland are among clubs expected to bid for River Plate midfielder Matías Galarza after his Atlanta United loan and World Cup displays. A loan or permanent deal is possible as River push for a quick exit.
Ex-Sunderland forward Duncan Watmore, 32, retires after 87 Black Cats appearances to begin a business role at PEAK4 as head of elite performance and business development.
Sunderland, reportedly armed with a €100m-plus budget and back in Europe, are targeting centre-backs Tarik Muharemovic and Jhon Lucumí, challenging Juventus and Inter. Muharemovic is the priority, Lucumí an alternative.
