After reaching an agreement to sign Ajax forward Brian Brobbey, Sunderland have now also reportedly made contact in pursuit of a Championship forward.
Sunderland reach agreement to sign Brobbey
There’s a strong argument to be made that Sunderland have enjoyed a better transfer window than any other newly promoted side ever. The Black Cats opened with a flourish, welcoming the likes of Granit Xhaka and Simon Adingra before starting their Premier League campaign in similar fashion. Now, with one last push, they’re reportedly advancing towards two more stars.
Two blockbuster deals, Brobbey is set to arrive as a result of Chelsea’s decision to recall Marc Guiu from loan following Liam Delap’s untimely injury. Whilst that decision did deal Sunderland a frustrating blow, it has arguably allowed them to land an instant upgrade.
Meanwhile, Geertruida will steal similar headlines. A versatile fullback who has plenty of experience at the top level, the Dutchman will slot straight in. After winning two of their opening three Premier League games, Sunderland are building a side capable of achieving more than just survival this season.
After watching on as his side got back to winning ways against Brentford, Regis Le Bris told reporters: “I am happy and we went until the end.
“We tried to win this game and it was really positive, the way we managed the game with two different halves. We controlled the first half without scoring or creating too many chances.”
It’s been a fantastic start to the season to follow a fantastic summer, and now both are about to get even better.
Sunderland make contact to sign Sargent
According to Pete O’Rourke of Football Insider, Sunderland have now made contact to sign Josh Sargent from Norwich City. The forward has been linked with a move away from Carrow Road for some time and could now get a late summer switch courtesy of those in Wearside.
Whilst a price tag has not been mentioned, Sargent is unlikely to come cheap at this stage of the window, although that has been no problem for Sunderland all summer long.
When it comes to quality, meanwhile, there’s little doubt that Sargent would be good enough to star for the Black Cats. The American has scored six goals in just five games this season in a struggling Norwich side, earning plenty of praise from manager Liam Manning along the way.
“He’s a constant handful. I think he’s so intelligent with the positions he takes up, and he’s so sharp over the first metres. He’s the best nine at the level for me.
The Canaries will, of course, be desperate to keep hold of their forward, but they may have no choice but to open the exit door if Sunderland come knocking with an official offer.