Sunderland deal for Methalie in doubt before Ipswich
A top-10 finish is framed as achievable if Sunderland average eight points per five games, start well and take results off promoted sides while juggling Europa League football.
Sunderland head into Le Bris’ 3rd season with continuity, a settled squad and Europa League football, with the focus on fine-tuning rather than a transfer overhaul.
Writers are largely split between Trai Hume and Chris Rigg to start on Sunderland’s right at Ipswich, with Nilson Angulo also seen as an option.
Sunderland’s move for Dayann Methalie is in jeopardy after medical concerns over ‘certain physical aspects’. The defender is returning to Toulouse and the situation between the clubs is now tense.
Sunderland enter a huge season with Europa League nights and optimism after a strong pre-season, but concerns remain over squad depth, transfers and balancing competitions.
