Sunderland staff change, transfer stance and European aim
Aston Villa eye Brian Brobbey, but Sunderland will demand a ‘huge fee’. The 24-year-old has 6 goals and 1 assist in 24 Premier League games after his derby winner at Newcastle. The club are reluctant to sell.
Coventry and Ipswich are linked with Sunderland’s Dan Neil on a free. A pundit doubts his Premier League impact, praising his control and positioning but suggesting his ceiling is Championship level.
Chief business officer David Bruce leaves Sunderland. Fans laud his off-field impact at the Stadium of Light, and the board are pursuing a new CEO. Concern over losing a Wearsider who led key club initiatives.
After beating Newcastle, Sunderland sit three points off 7th with seven games left. European qualification looks unlikely on form but remains an ambitious target that could boost recruitment and fans’ hopes.
Sunderland are in pole position to sign a Serie A player who is close to leaving his club, with Regis Le Bris keen to land him.
