JUST IN: Sunderland Head coach mount up pressure to Club sporting director revealing its a must to make an Official Bid to SIGN Top Striker who Outscored Clarke to hand the Black cats High chance of Top Flight promotion.
Sunderland’s new manager Regis Le Bris is eager to strengthen his squad, having only secured two free transfers so far. While there are concerns about potential departures, including Pierre Ekwah’s rumored move to Udinese, the focus is shifting towards acquiring a new striker.
French outlet Foot Mercato reports that Sunderland has made a bid for SM Caen’s Alexandre Mendy, with negotiations underway. The 30-year-old forward was Ligue 2’s top scorer last season, outperforming even Sunderland’s Jack Clarke.
Le Bris hopes Mendy could have a similar impact to that of Djibril Cissé, who joined Sunderland on loan for the 2008/09 season after impressing in France. Cissé quickly became a fan favorite, scoring 11 goals in 38 appearances, including a memorable strike against Newcastle United.
Mendy’s record at Caen is impressive, with 65 goals in 142 games, including 23 goals in 40 matches last season. His potential arrival could address Sunderland’s need for a prolific striker, as their current options have struggled to make an impact.
The Black Cats are looking to improve their attacking prowess, with Le Bris aiming to make the team more exciting to watch. If successful, this transfer could provide Sunderland with a much-needed goalscoring threat and potentially create a new fan favorite at the Stadium of Light.