Sunderland is exploring a loan move for Jack Grealish, with the club also targeting Marseille's Igor Paixão. According to The Guardian Football, Sunderland is considering a loan deal for Grealish, who is out of contract at Manchester City next summer. Grealish, 30, has been linked with several clubs, but Sunderland can offer him Europa League football.
What the loan means for Sunderland
The loan move for Grealish would be a significant coup for Sunderland, who are currently 13th in the Premier League with 0 points from 1 game, having scored 1 goal and conceded 2. Sunderland's next fixture is against Fulham at home on August 30. Sunderland is also targeting Marseille's Igor Paixão, who scored 12 goals and contributed 8 assists in 43 appearances last season. Paixão, 26, would be a valuable addition to Sunderland's squad, which can be checked on our squad page.
How the transfer affects the summer budget
The potential loan move for Grealish and the transfer of Paixão would have significant implications for Sunderland's summer budget. With Grealish's wages totaling £300,000 a week, Sunderland would need to negotiate a deal that works within their budget.
Where Paixão fits in the current squad
Paixão would be a valuable addition to Sunderland's squad, which is currently struggling to find form. With his goal-scoring record and creative ability, Paixão could be the missing piece in Sunderland's attack. Our stats page shows that Sunderland has struggled to score goals this season, with only 1 goal scored so far. In other news, Nottingham Forest is in talks to sign Javi Rueda for €15m (£12.8m), while Chelsea has agreed to sell Liam Delap to Forest for £50m. Axel Disasi has been loaned to Crystal Palace for the season, and Brentford has agreed to sign El Hadji Malick Diouf from West Ham for £35m plus up to £5m in add-ons. As reported by The Guardian Football, these transfers show that the summer transfer window is still active, with several clubs making significant moves. Sunderland's league standing and recent form can be checked on our standings page. With the transfer window still open, Sunderland fans can check our fixtures page for the latest updates on the club's upcoming games.
