Sunderland target new talents this summer
The latest news out of the Stadium of Light has focused on the club bringing young stars to the club. Former West Ham man Divin Mubama is one name linked with a move to Wearside after the 19-year-old left his boyhood club at the end of last month.
Sunderland are also said to be one of a host of second tier clubs attempting to sign Crystal Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi on loan this summer. Whilst the Black Cats will face stiff competition to secure the services of the 21-year-old, the club’s record of developing young talent could be what tips the scales in their favour.
Whilst rumours of Sunderland signing new players will excite much of their fanbase, the news of Chris Rigg’s new contract at the Stadium of Light could be the club’s best business of the summer. The 17-year-old academy graduate has agreed a new deal to keep him at the club until 2027.
With young players clearly important to Sunderland’s strategy this summer, the club are also in the market for established second tier talents.
Sunderland interested in former Sheffield United star
As first reported on the X account of reliable Sunderland journalist Michael Graham, the Black Cats hold a very serious interest in signing experienced free agent Oliver Norwood. The 33-year-old was released by Sheffield United upon the expiration of his contract and Sunderland are now poised to make a move for the midfielder.
Graham claims that the Black Cats will face stiff competition from fellow second tier outfits West Bromwich Albion and Watford to secure Norwood’s services this summer.
