Sunderland, Leeds United Pursue Multiple High-Value Transfers Amid Financial Fair Play Constraints

Sunderland are actively strengthening their squad ahead of the transfer window deadline, focusing on both attacking and defensive reinforcements. They are interested in Getafe's Christantus Uche, who could be sold at a reduced fee due to the Spanish club's financial difficulties, with interest also from Leeds, Wolves, Burnley, and Nice. Additionally, Sunderland are pursuing winger Viktor Tsygankov, compared to Gareth Bale in his youth, with Girona reportedly open to offers around £17.2 million to fill their need for more wide forward options. On the defensive front, Sunderland are pushing to sign Bologna's left-footed center-back Jhon Lucumi, having offered a lucrative contract and a bid close to his release clause, despite resistance from Bologna who need to replace outgoing defenders; Lucumi is also being pursued by Juventus, Inter Milan, and Leeds. Sunderland's efforts to sign Ukrainian forward Artem Dovbyk seem less likely to succeed, as Napoli have overtaken them in the race following injuries to their squad. Overall, Sunderland’s transfer strategy reflects a significant investment exceeding £142 million this summer, aiming to build a competitive team for the Premier League season.