‘Exciting few days ahead’ - Journalist thrilled by transfer news he's hearing from Sunderland

Journalist Josh Bunting is thrilled with the news that Sunderland manager Alex Neil is expecting a couple of new signings for the Black Cats’ opening game of the season.

Sunderland are set to start their Championship campaign on Sunday as they face Coventry City at the Stadium of Light.

And Neil has been speaking of his side’s activity in the transfer market ahead of the Black Cats’ opening game.

As quoted by Chronicle Live, the Wearside boss said: “Naturally, we want to try to add before the weekend, and we hope that one or two of those run their course, and we manage to get them in. But I won’t be spending all my time worrying about that if I can’t affect it.”

Bunting was thrilled with the news that fans could be seeing multiple new faces in a Sunderland shirt this Sunday.

Taking to Twitter, the journalist exclaimed:

“Alex Neil saying Sunderland hope to have 1 or 2 more in the door by Sunday. Look he’s under no illusions he knows the squad needs to be strengthened.

“The club are working away on business in the background absolutely no time or no room to panic. Exciting few days ahead #SAFC”

With Ross Stewart being the only striker left at the club, it is imperative that Sunderland bring in a number of attacking players to provide Neil with quality and depth in the final third.

The chaotic schedule and all-round physicality of the Championship will need to be considered by the Black Cats, and it will inevitably require regular rotation and alternative options due to the likelihood of injuries occurring.

Therefore, the manager’s news will come as a huge relief to Sunderland fans, making them more confident for Sunday’s game against Coventry.

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