RC Lens Resisted Approaches for Key Defender Matthieu Udol
Despite strong interest from Aston Villa, Sunderland, and AC Milan, RC Lens maintained their stance, blocking a potential departure for their influential left-back Matthieu Udol.
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Al-Ittihad rival Sunderland in race for Marseille winger Igor Paixao
Sunderland face competition from Al-Ittihad for Brazilian winger Igor Paixao, whose representatives held talks in London on Thursday. The 26-year-old joined Marseille from Feyenoord for €30m last season.
RB Leipzig eye Sunderland’s Talbi as Diomande replacement
RB Leipzig are weighing up a move for Sunderland winger Chemsdine Talbi as they prepare for a potential departure of Yan Diomande, who remains linked with Real Madrid.
Newcastle withdraw as Sunderland close in on €30m Methalie deal
Newcastle United have pulled out of the race to sign Dayann Methalie, leaving Sunderland as clear favourites to secure the 20-year-old Toulouse left-back for a club-record €30m fee.
Sunderland sign Belgium defender Thomas Meunier on two-year deal
Experienced Belgium right-back Thomas Meunier has joined Sunderland on a free transfer, becoming the club’s first summer signing ahead of their Premier League and Europa League campaign.
Eliezer Mayenda joins Rennes from Sunderland in €20m deal
Spain youth international Eliezer Mayenda has completed a €20m transfer to Stade Rennais, signing a five-year contract with the French club after three seasons at Sunderland.
Mayenda Undergoes Rennes Medical Ahead of €25m Sunderland Exit
Spain U21 striker Eliezer Mayenda has started a two-day medical with Rennes ahead of a €25m transfer from Sunderland. The 21-year-old is set to become the club’s third most expensive signing.
Rennes in talks to sign Sunderland forward Mayenda for €25m
Stade Rennais are negotiating with Sunderland over Eliezer Mayenda. The English club value the 21-year-old Spain youth international at €25 million.
Granit Xhaka agrees Chelsea terms as Blues negotiate with Sunderland
Granit Xhaka has reached a verbal agreement to join Chelsea this summer, though the Premier League club must still agree a fee with Sunderland, who are reluctant to sell their captain.
AS Monaco Seek to Renegotiate Permanent Deals for Wout Faes and Simon Adingra
AS Monaco are keen to keep loan pair Wout Faes and Simon Adingra beyond this season but must renegotiate their buy options due to financial constraints.