Sunderland are reportedly closing in on a first summer signing.
According to the Sunderland Echo, a free agent has agreed to join Sunderland, and will undergo a medical imminently – but his identity remains a mystery.
The Black Cats endured heartbreak at Wembley Stadium in May, losing the Championship playoff final to Charlton Athletic to a last minute Patrick Bauer goal.
Jack Ross has kept his job, but must now look to strengthen his squad, with a host of new faces needed at the Stadium of Light to improve on last season.
It’s now believed that a mystery free agent has agreed terms with Sunderland, and will undergo a medical imminently, leaving fans to wonder just who is arriving.
Another goalkeeper is needed, and Dimi Konstantopoulos may fit the bill. The 40-year-old has been released by Middlesbrough, so he ticks the free agent box, and The Northern Echo recently claimed he’s a target for Sunderland to replace Robbin Ruiter as second choice goalkeeper.
Today, The Northern Echo have claimed that Sunderland want Northern Ireland international Conor McLaughlin. He’s just been released by Millwall, and he would fit as competition for Luke O’Nien at right back, having released Adam Matthews.
Further forward, Rotherham United winger Jon Taylor is a target according to TEAMtalk, whilst The Scottish Sun suggested last month that Sunderland have offered a contract to Ayr United striker Lawrence Shankland – both are free agents after their deals expired yesterday.
They’re just four players we’ve picked out that may well tick the boxes for Sunderland, and fans will surely hear who the player in question is shortly.
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