Dennis Cirkin delivers Sunderland contract verdict and reveals bold European ambitions #SAFC

📝 | NEW: Wayne Rooney and Micah Richards have finally caught up – Granit Xhaka is a Sunderland phenomenon #SAFC

Excellent piece by @jamescopley.bsky.social in the Echo today! Think the part about Mayenda, Neil, Patto, Riggy and Moore leading the celebrations is particularly insightful into the unity of the whole squad. Great times on Wearside! #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

🧤 Talking to Jordan Pickford on Monday night felt surreal. Here’s what he was like, how it felt – and a little look behind the curtain... #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

Full-time at the Stadium of Light... #SAFC

Half-time, and I don't really have much to tell you. Sunderland haven't really threatened. Rayo look dangerous on the break... #SAFC

Sunderland's starting XI ahead of today's game... #SAFC

Exclusive: Sunderland fan favourite rejects transfer approaches from multiple La Liga clubs – sources #SAFC

Full-time! #SAFC

Half-time at the Stadium of Light... #SAFC

Xhaka and Reinildo... 😎 #SAFC

James Copley: Why Sunderland are spending £11.5m on Robin Roefs – and what it means for Anthony Patterson #SAFC

Exclusive: Anthony Patterson's Sunderland transfer stance revealed amid £11.5m goalkeeper arrival – per sources #SAFC

Full-time between Hull City and Sunderland... #SAFC

Half-time in Hull and it is all square... #SAFC

Sunderland's starting XI tonight against Hull City... #SAFC

Sunderland looked really poor today against Hearts, who have played four competitive games already. Their campaign has already started. No need for panic stations imo. Four friendlies to get up to speed, and hopefully some new signings soon. Wasn't great, though! #SAFC

Half-time at Tynecastle and Sunderland haven't really been at the races. Poor opening 45 from Le Bris' men. #SAFC

Sunderland's starting XI to face Hearts at Tynecastle this afternoon...

📹 Granit Xhaka to Sunderland? The transfer that could change everything – and why fans are SO excited! #SAFC youtu.be/Y6rbKnc75xw

James Copley: Granit Xhaka deal could trigger transfer domino effect at Sunderland – why fans are dreaming #SAFC

Good defensive display by a makeshift team in the second half against top opposition without offering too much offensively. Sunderland's first string played well during the opening 45. Think you can file that in the "good run out" category of pre-season games. #SAFC

Sunderland's starting XI for the second half against Sporting in Portugal... #SAFC

This game is being played very much at a pre-season pace imo. Sunderland have done well enough and have created some decent chances. Would like to see Mayenda sharpen up. Noah Sadiki and Jenson Seelt are the standouts for me. Le Fee is also just a lovely footballer to watch. #SAFC

This is how Sunderland will line up in the first half against Sporting in Portugal... #SAFC

Last-minute goal sees Sunderland draw against Sevilla. #SAFC

Sunderland's second-half starting XI, only Simon Moore remains from the opening 45. #SAFC

Tidy half from Sunderland, who are worth their lead and could have scored more. Sadiki can absolutely run and has played well alongside Le Fee and Diarra. Adringra a real livewire. Seelt looking good alongside Ballard, Huggins also having a good game. Thoughts? #SAFC

Sunderland's starting XI to face Sevilla. Le Bris expected to change the whole team at half-time. #SAFC

'Final stages' – Sassuolo boss breaks silence on £17.5m Armand Laurienté to Sunderland transfer deal #SAFC

Florent Ghisolfi has been speaking to L'Equipe about the project at Sunderland – and it doesn't sound like he is here to mess about. #SAFC www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...

Why Sunderland are paying £20.5m for Simon Adingra – and how he compares to Mundle and Watson #SAFC

Sunderland confirm triple addition as ex-Barcelona and AC Milan coaches join Régis Le Bris' staff #SAFC

Chemsedine Talbi pictured arriving in North East as £19.5m Sunderland transfer nears completion #SAFC

Transfer news: Kristjaan Speakman reacts as fringe Sunderland player joins Aberdeen on season-long loan #SAFC

💭 Some thoughts on the Premier League experience debate: ⚠️ Only 22 Premier League apps 🔴 Diarra, Sadiki – exciting signings 🧠 Balance matters, not panic 📈 Experience isn’t everything 🔑 A couple of leaders could help 🤔 What is your take? #SAFC

How Chemsdine Talbi could elevate Sunderland's attack – and what it means for Patrick Roberts #SAFC

Major Reinildo Manvanda to Sunderland update emerges as transfer timeframe becomes clear #SAFC

Reaction from Kristjaan Speakman as Sunderland conclude deal for RB/CM Noah Sadiki. #SAFC

Noah Sadiki sends 88-word message to Sunderland fans after £17.5m transfer is confirmed #SAFC

Sunderland complete £15m deal for Noah Sadiki amid Leeds United interest – reports #SAFC

Round-up: Florent Ghisolfi eyeing £58m triple Sunderland transfer deal after Kyril Louis-Dreyfus announcement #SAFC

Exclusive: Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and Juan Sartori plough multi-million investment into Sunderland infrastructure #SAFC

James Copley: Why Sunderland are signing Reinildo – and what it means for Dennis Cirkin #SAFC

Sunderland’s potential early £85m transfer push marks a major shift under Kyril Louis-Dreyfus - opinion #SAFC

💰 Some leaked details on what Habib Diarra will reportedly be earning at Sunderland, and how long he’s signed on for. A big-money deal for a big Premier League step. #SAFC

Reinildo to Sunderland: ‘Here we go’ – Fabrizio Romano confirms Premier League transfer move #SAFC

Why Sunderland are spending £30m on Habib Diarra – and what it means for Régis Le Bris' midfield #SAFC

Had a look through Habib Diarra’s stats earlier – there’s a lot to like. I’ll be digging into it properly in a piece tomorrow. One interesting note: he played as a right-sided No.8 last season. Jobe operated on the left. Super interested to see how it all develops. #SAFC

James Copley: Buckle up – Sunderland’s transfer window could be the wildest we’ve seen in years #SAFC