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Sunderland’s Transfer Window Conundrum
As the summer transfer window nears its end, Sunderland’s major business appears to be still pending. The club has made four free transfer additions so far, including Alan Browne, Ian Poveda, Simon Moore, and Blondy Nna Noukeu.
The most glaring gap in the squad remains in the striker position. New head coach Regis Le Bris currently has only Hemir, Eliezer Mayenda, and Nazariy Rusin as options up front, none of whom have been particularly convincing. The club has shown interest in Caen’s Alexandre Mendy, whose representatives have expressed frustration with the situation at his current club.
Mendy, with his experience and goal-scoring record, could provide what Sunderland has lacked since Ross Stewart’s departure. However, Caen reportedly rejected a six-figure offer from Sunderland, highlighting the Black Cats’ financial constraints compared to their Championship rivals.
While Sunderland’s ownership strategy seems to focus on developing young talent, there’s a growing need for a proven striker to improve on last season’s performance. This is exemplified by their missing out on Ike Ugbo, who’s set to join Sheffield Wednesday.
In contrast to Sunderland’s cautious approach, other Championship clubs have made significant investments. Burnley leads with a £14 million signing, followed by Leeds United’s defensive reinforcements totaling over £11 million. Even clubs without parachute payments, like Coventry City and Hull City, have spent over £3.5 million on individual players.
Sunderland’s reported bid for Mendy falls significantly short of the sums being spent by their competitors. As the window closes, the pressure mounts on Sunderland to secure a striker capable of elevating their performance in the upcoming season.