Why Sunderland fans are dreaming big as Granit Xhaka edges closer to sensational Stadium of Light move As Sunderland edge closer to the unthinkable – the signing of Granit Xhaka from Bayer Leverkusen – the excitement around Wearside is more than just about landing a top player.

Craig Gordon has been reflecting on his time at the Sunderland before his Hearts testimonial. The Black Cats will travel to Scotland to face Gordon's boyhood and current side at Tynecastle on Saturday.

Sunderland have reportedly made an ambitious move to bring Granit Xhaka back to the Premier League, with the club making their first bid for the Bayer Leverkusen midfielder.Photo by LINDSEY

Sunderland's new signing Jay Matadeen opens up on early impressions after Manchester City switch Sunderland’s latest academy addition, Jay Matadeen, has opened up on his decision to swap Manchester City for the Stadium of Light – and why life on Wearside is already exceeding expectations.

No agreement for the moment," Hawkins began writing on his Twitter (X) account."Two other Premier League clubs are also interested in the player formed at OL. Nice want to keep him. Everything will depend on the offers,

As reported by L’Équipe, Standard Liège defender Nathan Ngoy (22) is set to join Lille OSC. The Belgian youth international has completed his medical and is expected to sign a five-year deal with

In terms of infrastructure, Sunderland still thought of itself as a Premier League outfit. But a broken lift at the training ground was not fixed and behind the scenes, Donald and Methven were ...

Sadiki joined Sunderland from Union Saint-Gilloise earlier this summer, and says the pre-season training camp in Portugal has been the ideal introduction to the group. “It was fine to have this camp, I got to know everybody a little bit better, and to improve as well for myself, and I'm looking forward to seeing what the Premier League is about.”