Sunderland have only made one senior addition to their first-team squad since the summer transfer window opened in June, despite qualifying for the Europa League. The Black Cats need to add specific qualities to the group after finishing seventh in the Premier League last season, scoring 42 times in 38 matches. ## Why Sunderland must sign more players like Enzo Le Fee The club went heavy on bringing in physical players who could cope with the Premier League's physicality, but this meant the team sometimes lacked craft and guile. Sunderland must now be looking to bring in more players like Enzo Le Fee, who offer technical quality rather than mainly physicality. ## Sunderland agree terms with star who is Le Fee-like The latest talent to be linked with a move to the Stadium of Light this summer suggests that the club are looking to add more technical players to the squad. RMC Sport journalist Fabrice Hawkins reports that Sunderland are in talks to secure a deal for Toulouse left-back Dayann Methalie before the end of the window. The reporter claims that the Black Cats have already finalised personal terms with the 20-year-old defender, who will put pen to paper on a five-year contract if he moves to Wearside. Hawkins adds, though, that the two clubs are still in talks about a transfer fee for the French youngster, as Toulouse are looking for a fee of around £25m for their prized asset. ## What comes next? Sunderland's next fixture is against Aston Villa at home on February 6, 2027, and they are currently 31 points behind leaders Arsenal in the Premier League. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 7th in Premier League, 54 pts, 14W-12D-12L from 38 games, recent form WWDDL. Goals this season: 42 scored, 48 conceded (-6 goal difference).