'Understand...' - Craig Hope reveals Sunderland 'in talks' to sign 'excellent' £25k-p/w gem
The Daily Mail’s northeast football reporter Craig Hope has revealed that Sunderland are now ‘in talks’ to sign Jack Clarke on a permanent deal this summer.
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Sunderland's Bailey Wright on his new contract, Alex Neil, and why he was desperate to stay
Bailey Wright was not short of offers over the summer as his contract ran down - but he insists re-signing for Sunderland was always his priority. Following the club's Wembley play-off win which secured promotion to the Championship, Wright's deal was due to expire at the end of June but Sunderland made it clear to him, and also publicly, that they wanted him to stay on Wearside and that they would be offering him a new contract.
Sunderland coach gives his verdict after first two pre-season friendlies
Assistant head coach Martin Canning says Sunderland's first two friendlies mark a staging post in the Black Cats' pre-season programme. Sunderland reported back on June 22, and after a week-and-a-half of fitness work they played low-profile, behind-closed-doors, games against Gateshead and Blyth Spartans at the Academy of Light today.
'Understand...' - Sunderland journalist reveals transfer news on 81-goal attacker
The Sunderland Echo journalist James Copley has now revealed some significant transfer news on Fabio Borini.
Daniel Ballard convinced he has picked the right club after completing Sunderland move
Daniel Ballard is convinced he has chosen the right club after leaving Arsenal to join Sunderland - with the Black Cats making it clear they see him as a key player as they step up to the Championship. Northern Ireland centre-back Ballard became Sunderland's first new face of the summer when he joined this week on a three-year contract, with the option of an additional 12 months.
'Massive boost' - Sunderland podcaster 'absolutely elated' over 'priceless' news from SoL
Sunderland podcaster Philip West of Roker Report has been left ‘absolutely elated’ by the news that Bailey Wright has been given a new deal at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland offered chance to secure transfer swoop for 31-y/o attacker from European outfit
Fabio Borini has made it clear he would be open to a return to Sunderland this summer, although it’s unclear whether they will pursue a move for the attacker.
Sunderland confirm departure of goalkeeping coach David Preece
Sunderland have confirmed the departure of goalkeeping coach David Preece as part of a backroom shakeup - as revealed last week by ChronicleLive.