Sunderland weigh Meunier move, Patterson exit mooted
Burnley target ex-Sunderland left-back Dennis Cirkin after his release, though Schalke also show interest. Cirkin had limited minutes last season after Reinildo arrived on Wearside.
With Robin Roefs now number one and Matty Young and Melker Ellborg in support, Sunderland could sanction a summer exit for Anthony Patterson after his loan at Millwall, recognising a two-time Wembley winner.
Sunderland secretly signed Brian Clough from Middlesbrough in 1961 for a club-record £45,000. He scored 63 goals in 74 games before injury, igniting huge enthusiasm on Wearside and record season-ticket sales.
A supporter recalls moving to Hertfordshire and how wearing the Sunderland badge sparked friendships and shared football tales among fans of QPR, Chelsea, Spurs, Manchester United and Everton at a local pub.
Sunderland consider Thomas Meunier a shrewd, low-cost move to add European experience at right back, boost depth and rotation, and free Nordi Mukiele to play centre back as they navigate 2026/2027.
Sunderland enquire about Feyenoord winger Anis Hadj Moussa after tracking him. Feyenoord want €37m, with no bids yet. Como and Paris FC have also asked. Moussa registered 14 goals and 7 assists from right wing in 2023/24.
