Sunderland's transfer plans are taking shape, with the latest incoming link concerning Algerian winger Anis Hadj Moussa. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to 7 possible arrivals and 4 potential exits. The items below represent the latest news on the most important transfer rumours surrounding the club. The hottest storyline right now is about Jonathan David.
Anis Hadj Moussa
On Wednesday, it was reported that Sunderland are interested in 24-year-old Algerian winger Anis Hadj Moussa, alongside fellow countryman Yacine Titraoui. The attacker is currently making an impact at Feyenoord, where he joined in July 2024 on a contract until June 2030. He previously played in Belgium for Olympic Charleroi and Patro Eisden from 2022 to 2024. In 8 Eredivisie appearances in the 2025/2026 season, he has registered 5 goals and 2 assists. The winger, who has been capped 13 times for Algeria, has also been linked with clubs such as Benfica, Chelsea, and Liverpool. His current market value is €20.00m according to Transfermarkt.
Yacine Titraoui
Sunderland's interest in Yacine Titraoui was also noted on Wednesday, a move that would follow the club's recent trend of signing players from the Jupiler Pro League. The 22-year-old Algerian central midfielder seems prepared for a move after a strong season with Charleroi and reportedly has ambitions to play in the Premier League. Wolverhampton Wanderers has also been linked with Titraoui in recent weeks. The Algerian international has scored 4 goals in 26 Jupiler Pro League appearances this season. His contract runs until June 2027, and he has a current Transfermarkt market value of €5.00m.
Femi Azeez
According to sources on Tuesday, scouts from Sunderland are among those from several top-flight clubs that have watched 24-year-old Millwall winger Femi Azeez in recent weeks. The same sources state that Everton, Brentford, Brighton & Hove Albion, Fulham, and Leeds United have also sent scouts, with Crystal Palace understood to be showing the most significant interest. The English attacker has 8 goals and 7 assists in 25 Championship appearances this season. Azeez's contract expires in June 2028, and in February 2026, Ipswich Town reportedly had a bid of over £15 million rejected for him.
Arthur Avom
On Monday, it was reported that Sunderland is now the leading club in the pursuit of Arthur Avom, who will be a free agent when his contract with FC Lorient concludes. According to an internal source, the player's representatives are in direct contact with Sunderland, which is managed by Régis Le Bris, a former coach of FC Lorient who previously coached Avom. A four-season contract with an option is mentioned, but the parties are still in discussions and no agreement has yet been reached.
Robin Roefs
A report from Football Insider on Sunday stated that Chelsea have intensified their efforts to sign Robin Roefs and have increased their concrete interest in the Sunderland player. Sunderland's valuation of Roefs is reportedly around £50 million, and Chelsea are still willing to pursue signing him.
Santiago Giménez
It was reported on Saturday that Leeds United and Sunderland are interested in AC Milan striker Santiago Gimenez. Both clubs have previously shown interest in Gimenez, and Football Insider states that they are now expected to revive their interest in him.
Abdoul Karim Coulibaly
On Thursday, it was reported that Sunderland is one of several clubs very interested in Werder Bremen's 18-year-old central defender, Abdoul Karim Coulibaly. The English clubs Bournemouth and Burnley are also interested, while in Germany, Eintracht Frankfurt is said to be monitoring the situation. Arsenal recruiters reportedly had an approach for him rejected by Werder Bremen during the winter transfer window. Werder Bremen has set an asking price of €25-30 million for the defender, whose contract is valid until 2029.
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