Sunderland's transfer activity is intensifying, with the latest developments centred on a potential deal for winger Igor Paixão. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to 11 possible arrivals and 4 potential exits, and the hottest storyline right now is about Jules Ahoka Jules. Below is the latest news on the most important transfer rumours surrounding the club.
Igor Paixão
On Wednesday, Sunderland reached a verbal agreement on personal terms with Igor Paixão, according to @SkySports_Keith. Negotiations are ongoing with Olympique Marseille, and while the initial proposal has been rejected by the French club, the deal is still active. Sunderland, managed by Regis Le Bris, wants to sign a winger and is also holding discussions with Sporting CP for Geny Catamo. Marseille's management wants to sell players with high salaries, and it is likely the club will have to accept Paixão's departure even though the sporting direction would prefer for him to stay.
Jake O'Brien
Team Talk reported on Tuesday that Sunderland is one of two teams being monitored in the pursuit of Jake O'Brien, as the club seeks a centre-back before the summer transfer window concludes. Both of these clubs would also provide the chance to participate in European football. It is thought that a deal valued at £20 million could be sufficient to finalize a transfer for the defender, who joined Everton in 2024 for a £17 million fee. Paddy Boyland of The Athletic also reported that O'Brien is attracting interest from clubs in England and Europe, with Crystal Palace also linked. The defender is not actively trying to force a move, but Everton will only sanction his departure if a replacement is signed.
Marc Casadó
Marc Casadó is reportedly not in Hansi Flick's plans at FC Barcelona, and Sunderland is pursuing the signing of the midfielder, with negotiations for his arrival ongoing as of Tuesday. According to a report from The Guardian on Monday, Sunderland has been monitoring the 22-year-old throughout the summer. Barcelona values him at around €40 million and has previously rejected offers that did not meet their asking price.
Geny Catamo
On Friday, Rui Borges commented on Sunderland's proposal for Geny Catamo, stating that players at Sporting are wanted by several teams and that the player is completely focused on his current club. Earlier that day, A Bola reported that Sunderland had offered Catamo a potential five-year contract. The new offer to Sporting is for less than a fixed €40 million, a value that would still be insufficient for the Portuguese club to sell the player. The new offer can reach a maximum of €40 million through variables, whereas the initial rejected proposal consisted of a fixed €30 million plus €10 million in objectives.
Jenson Seelt
There is interest in Italy for Sunderland's Dutch central defender, Jenson Seelt. On Saturday, it was reported that Udinese has started direct contacts with the English club's management to assess the feasibility of a transfer, while AC Monza has also shown interest. Sunderland is currently negotiating a contract renewal with Seelt, and an agreement is anticipated in the coming weeks. Following an agreement, the club plans to loan out Seelt to provide him with more regular playing time. According to Sky Sport, the situation is also being monitored by two other Serie A clubs.
Ernest Poku
According to Lorenzo Lepore on Friday, two other clubs are still competing for Ernest Poku, and Sunderland is one of them.
Nathaniel Adjei
Sunderland is monitoring Lorient's 23-year-old defender, Nathaniel Adjei, but as of Friday, no formal offer has been submitted.
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