Sunderland's transfer activity continues to generate headlines, with the latest reports linking the club to highly-rated Leicester City midfielder Louis Page. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to five potential arrivals and two possible exits. The hottest storyline remains the pursuit of winger Geny Catamo, but below are the latest updates on the most important transfer rumours surrounding the club.
Louis Page
On Sunday, Sunderland was one of several clubs that attended a match between Leicester City and Stockport to monitor 18-year-old central midfielder Louis Page. TEAMtalk reported that Manchester City, Liverpool, Everton, and Newcastle United were also in attendance to watch the player, while other clubs including Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund are also showing increasing interest. Page holds a contract with Leicester City until 2029. In August 2026, a bid of approximately €12 million from Manchester United was reportedly rejected, and by September, Leicester's asking price was said to be a total package reaching up to €18 million.
Gabriel Rajkovic
Sunderland are monitoring the progress of Gabriel Rajkovic, a 15-year-old Valerenga winger, after being made aware of his potential on Saturday. The club faces extensive competition, as many other English clubs, including Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham, have watched the player in recent weeks. Arsenal and Chelsea are said to be leading the interest, while clubs such as Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich have also scouted him. Rajkovic's contract with the Norwegian club runs until the end of 2028.
Geny Catamo
According to Record on Saturday, Sunderland are preparing a renewed attempt to sign Sporting CP winger Geny Catamo in January, when Tottenham are also expected to consider a transfer. A day earlier, the same source reported that an emissary from Sunderland was present at Sporting's 3-1 win against Galatasaray with a focus on Catamo, as the club continues to monitor him closely. There was strong interest from the Premier League club during the last transfer window, when an approach was made for the player, but his asking price of nearly £50 million has so far deterred further action.
Chemsdine Talbi
On Wednesday, Sunderland withdrew from talks over a potential move for Chemsdine Talbi to Al-Ittihad, according to TEAMtalk. Sources confirmed the talks had been advancing, and Al-Ittihad's interest in the winger continues as the Saudi Pro League transfer window remains open until October. Coach Régis Le Bris previously confirmed that a departure for Talbi remains possible because the player's prospects at Sunderland have changed.
Tom Atcheson
Sunderland was one of several Premier League clubs to make an enquiry for Blackburn Rovers defender Tom Atcheson before the transfer deadline on Monday. According to TEAMtalk, Blackburn rebuffed this late interest, which also included approaches from Chelsea, Manchester City, Liverpool, Newcastle United, and Crystal Palace. The Championship club was reportedly determined to keep the 19-year-old, who had signed a new contract.
Alan Browne
Preston North End pursued Alan Browne throughout the window, but a return to the club was not finalized, according to Alan Nixon on Sunday. The report stated that the move did not happen because Browne wanted a three-year deal, while Preston offered a two-year contract. Clubs may try to pursue the Republic of Ireland international in January, and Preston might be interested again if the player were willing to compromise on a year.
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