Not Again: HUGE transfer Tug of war as the BLACK CATS confirmed losing OUT transfer battle to Champions League winner after Long term striker reject Sunderland offer for Etihad move.
This article discusses Sunderland’s transfer activities and their ongoing search for a striker. Here’s a rephrased version:
Sunderland has made some astute signings, bringing in experienced Championship players like Alan Browne and Ian Poveda, while also managing to keep key players such as Anthony Patterson, Jack Clarke, and Chris Rigg. However, the team is still critically short of strikers.
The prolonged saga involving Alexandre Mendy remains unresolved. In their first Championship match against Cardiff City, manager Regis Le Bris started young striker Eliezer Mayenda, who performed adequately but failed to score. While Mayenda is a temporary solution, Sunderland urgently needs to secure a deal for a striker before the transfer window closes.
The club has explored various options, including Divin Mubama, who was previously linked with Sunderland. However, Mubama is now reportedly close to joining Premier League champions Manchester City. The 19-year-old, who made several appearances for West Ham United last season in both the Premier League and Europa League, had attracted interest from various European clubs, including Sunderland.
The article emphasizes that Sunderland’s failure to sign a striker earlier in the transfer window has put them in a difficult position. They are currently relying on Mayenda as their main striker, with the unproven Nazariy Rusyn as backup. While the team performed well in their opening game, the lack of a proven scorer at the Championship level could become a significant issue when facing stronger opposition.
The piece concludes by stressing the urgency for Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman to address this striker shortage quickly, expressing concern that this critical issue hasn’t already been resolved.