Sunderland's summer transfer plans are taking shape, with the latest reports linking the club to Sassuolo left-back Josh Doig. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to six possible arrivals and seven potential exits, with the hottest storyline currently surrounding Sporting CP's Geny Catamo. The items below represent the latest news on the most important transfer rumours.
Josh Doig
On Saturday, it was reported that Sassuolo's 24-year-old left-back Josh Doig is the subject of interest from Sunderland this summer. Marseille and Olympiakos are also interested in the Scottish international, who joined the Italian club from Hellas Verona in January 2024 for a fee of €6 million.
Nathaniel Adjei
Sunderland, Strasbourg, Hull City, and FC Copenhagen are four teams competing for Lorient's 23-year-old defender, Nathaniel Adjei, according to a Friday report. The interest from these clubs follows a reported cooling of initial attention from Spanish teams. While Hull City has begun initial discussions, Sunderland is considering its options ahead of a potential official approach. Lorient is very reluctant to sell the Ghanaian international, but the player himself is open to a departure if an attractive opportunity arises, as his representatives continue to study the different possibilities.
Chemsdine Talbi
Galatasaray have identified Sunderland winger Chemsdine Talbi as a transfer target as they plan for the potential departure of Barış Alper Yılmaz to the Premier League, as of Thursday. The Turkish champions are considering acquiring the 21-year-old, and manager Okan Buruk reportedly admires Talbi's pace, one-on-one effectiveness, and his ability to play on both wings. The interest is in an early stage, as Galatasaray have not yet made a formal offer or started official negotiations. Their next action is expected to be contingent on the future of Barış Alper. Roker Report notes that RB Leipzig have also been reported to have an interest in the Morocco international, a factor which could increase Sunderland's asking price.
Geny Catamo
On Thursday, the newspaper A Bola reported that Sunderland's management recently made an informal first contact with Sporting CP to explore the conditions of a potential transfer for Geny Catamo. The report added that no firm offer has yet been submitted and that Sporting CP immediately refused to negotiate, as they consider the player indispensable and will not consider a departure for less than his €60 million release clause. However, other sources confirmed on the same day that Catamo is keen on joining Sunderland and is enthusiastic about the project at the Stadium of Light. These sources also indicated that intermediaries involved in discussions have informed Sunderland that a deal could be completed for around €40million (£34m), an investment the club is reportedly prepared to make. Negotiations between the clubs remain ongoing.
Simon Adingra
West Ham United may have to suspend their transfer interest in Sunderland's Simon Adingra, according to a Saturday update. The winger has been seen at the Black Cats' Academy of Light training ground wearing a walking boot on his left leg after it was understood he sustained an injury in a recent friendly. If the injury is significant, it could end West Ham's interest in signing him this summer.
Wilson Isidor
Wilson Isidor is not in a hurry to leave the Stadium of Light despite interest from the Irons, Ipswich Town and Hull City, it was reported on Saturday. This followed news from Friday that Hull City had submitted an offer valued at approximately £10m plus add-ons for the striker. That proposal was expected to be rejected by Sunderland, but Hull intended for it to be a starting point for further negotiations.
Alan Browne
The Lancashire Telegraph reported on Saturday that Blackburn Rovers are interested in Sunderland central midfielder Alan Browne. Earlier reports noted that a deal would be difficult to complete due to a lot of interest from other Championship clubs.
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