Sunderland's Eliezer Mayenda is at the center of a transfer dilemma. The young striker's future is uncertain after a frustrating season.

What happened?

Mayenda started just five Premier League games from September onwards and played only a single minute in the final seven fixtures.

Why it matters for Sunderland

Regis Le Bris' selection was based on Brian Brobbey's performance, not Mayenda's or Wilson Isidor's shortcomings.

What comes next?

Mayenda's primary desire is to play more football, and Sunderland must decide whether to keep him or let him go. | Date | Event | Outcome | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-05-24 | Sunderland vs Chelsea | 2-1 win | Sunderland are currently 7th in the Premier League, with 54 points from 38 games, and 41 points behind leaders Coventry. Their recent form has been impressive, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 games, including a 4-game winning run.