Sunderland are accelerating their transfer activity on deadline day, with sporting director Florent Ghisolfi and head coach Régis Le Bris targeting up to three new signings. The club, currently 11th in the Premier League with three points from two games, is looking to build on a 1-0 win over Fulham. The Black Cats are active in both the incoming and outgoing markets as the window closes.
Florent Ghisolfi said: "We are working hard to bring in the players we need before the deadline." The club has conceded two goals and scored two this season. Régis Le Bris echoed the need for squad depth, stating, "We need to add competition to our squad before the deadline."
The primary target appears to be Austria international Kevin Danso. The 36-cap centre-back is reportedly free to leave his current North London club, and an agreement in principle is said to be in place. His arrival would provide vital defensive cover. Other attacking options have been explored, but a move for Brazilian winger Igor Paixão now looks unlikely due to registration issues at Marseille.
Long-standing interest remains in Sporting Lisbon's Mozambican winger Geny Catamo, but a deal is considered improbable. Alternatives include young Belgian prospect Malick Fofana from Lyon and Argentine attacker Matias Soulé, who has been linked with a move to the North-East. A speculative link to Jack Grealish is viewed as more likely to see the player return to Everton.
Several squad players could depart before the deadline. Young midfielder Jocelin Ta Bi is set for a loan move to Burnley. Forward Brian Brobbey has attracted interest from Champions League side Como, though no concrete offers have been received. Winger Simon Adingra is speculated to be a target for Ajax.
Further potential exits include Abdoullah Ba, who is linked with a move to Turkey, and Chemsdine Talbi, whose proposed switch to the Bundesliga has cooled. Peripheral figures like Alan Browne and Aji Alese may stay put. Fans can track the evolving squad on our squad page.
Sunderland begin this busy period sitting 11th in the Premier League table. They have three points, one win, and one loss from their opening two matches, with a goal difference of zero. They are three points behind early leaders Manchester City. The next test is an away trip to face Brentford, who are fifth, on September 5th.
The squad is also managing an absence, with Habib Diarra currently sidelined. This adds urgency to the search for reinforcements, particularly in defensive areas. The club's standings position offers a solid platform, but the early-season form shows room for improvement.
Deadline day business will conclude ahead of that trip to Brentford, with the focus quickly shifting back to on-field matters. The final hours of the window will determine the shape of Régis Le Bris's squad for the coming months.
