Sunderland Daily News Roundup
Sunderland are closing on Maccabi Netanya’s 20-year-old Jocelin Ta Bi after Celtic’s €3m move collapsed, with talks advanced and a decision pending on an immediate move or loan stay in Israel.
Review of Sunderland Women’s recruits: Moloney mixed, Blades and Atkinson bright but injured, Roberts’ form dipped post‑injury, Finn steady, Sheva energetic, Greenwood consistent; Barry, O’Hanlon, Rabjohn loans end.
With Reinildo at AFCON, Dennis Cirkin impresses on Premier League return, solid vs Manchester City and Everton despite a Leeds lapse. Writers back a new deal, though Reinildo remains first choice.
Robin Roefs saves three pens to knock Everton out of the FA Cup. The £12m NEC signing is praised for composure, command and maturity, with scouts circling as Sunderland benefit from his standout season.
Sunderland midfielder Habib Diarra targets AFCON glory with Senegal, saying the semi-final run has him dreaming big and urging a united, 100% effort before facing Egypt.
Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey reportedly ignored Dutch media after Brentford, with journalist Sjoerd Mossou approving the snub amid past Ajax-era criticism of the forward’s move to Wearside.
Article highlights Granit Xhaka’s big impact as Sunderland captain, vindicating the club’s ambitious plan since his arrival. Livescore
Fans laud 8,000 away at Everton and Xhaka’s standards after FA Cup shootout win, debate historic underachievement and back a deep cup run under Régis Le Bris if league safety is secured.
Roker Report hails Sunderland’s progress under Régis Le Bris, praising Xhaka and Roefs. After Brentford loss, Lads beat Everton on pens. January aims: trim squad, add quality, push up table and FA Cup run.
