Sunderland Pursues Multiple High-Value Transfers Amid Premier League Rebuild

Sunderland are actively strengthening their squad for their return to the Premier League, pursuing several key transfer targets. They are in talks to sign Sassuolo striker Armand Lauriente, valued at around €15 million, leveraging head coach Regis Le Bris' previous connection with the player from their time at Lorient. Additionally, Sunderland are interested in AS Roma's left-back Angeliño, though Roma's €20 million asking price may be a hurdle, despite Sunderland's new director of football, Florent Ghisolfi, having strong ties to Roma that could facilitate the deal. The club is also reportedly leading the race to sign Brøndby teenager Clement Bischoff, who is available for about £5.1 million and whose move to Brighton collapsed earlier this year. Meanwhile, Liverpool continues to negotiate with Napoli over the transfer of Darwin Núñez, with Napoli firm on a €40 million offer but Liverpool demanding an additional €8 million. Sunderland's transfer strategy appears focused on acquiring players with potential resale value while bolstering key positions such as striker, left-back, and goalkeeper to compete in the Premier League.