Granit Xhaka is the latest name linked with a move to Sunderland AFC, as Regis Le Bris continues to ready the Black Cats for their first season back in the Premier League in almost a decade

One moment that may have slipped under the radar before kick-off was the quiet announcement of Sunderland’s latest summer signing. Just hours before the Sevilla game got underway in Portugal, the club confirmed the arrival of 18-year-old goalkeeper Isaac Allan from Lincoln City.

Former Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka is close to a return to the Premier League with newly-promoted Sunderland. Reports say that the Black Cats are close to a deal with Bayer Leverkusen for the 32-year-old as head coach Regis Le Bris seeks to add Premier League experience to his squad.

The latest Sunderland AFC transfer news as the Black Cats continue their pre-season preparations ahead of their return to the Premier League

Sunderland new boy Matthew Burns has outlined his ambition to forced his way into Graeme Murty’s U21s squad this season. The 16-year-old completed a move from Northern Irish outfit Coleraine earlier in the summer, and made his debut for the Black Cats in last weekend’s 2-2 friendly draw with Gateshead at the Hebburn Sports Ground.

Sunderland AFC have joined the race to sign West Ham United centre-back Nayef Aguerd (29), according to a report from Foot Mercato. The Moroccan international defender is reportedly Marseille’s

Sunday marks Sunderland’s return to the Championship. Only Embleton, then 19, featured in the club’s previous game in the second tier, a 3-0 home win over Wolves on May 6, 2018.

Sunderland AFC have revealed a new shirt sponsor deal.Baby brand Nuby will be the latest logo to appear atop the famous read and white stripes of Sunderland, as the global name becomes the front-of-shirt sponsor for SAFC Women for 2024/25.