What he fails to mention that the Italian press have got hold of is that this is apparently the replacement for Livremento who is wanted by City
As far as I'm aware they're just looking at options to backup Onana while he's injured so we would still have the pull of putting him in No.1 spot. Still I'm very relaxed. Hopefully we get something today though
One thing I am surprised about is we've got to 18th July and only had one outgoing and zero new contracts.
Lauriente “very close” to a Sunderland transfer https://x.com/le_parisien/status/1946129043885113542?s=46&t=XIg9Hh834PQk5XsiYvDETw
Only 3.4m followers what do they know In all seriousness he would be a decent signing but I'm a bit confused as to where he fits with Adingra and Mundle (and Talbi) all left wingers.
According to our information, the clubs are now in advanced negotiations and could finalize the deal in the coming hours. The former Lorient player, who left for Italy in the summer of 2022, would be reunited with his former coach Régis Le Bris, as well as his former teammate Enzo Le Fée, who has signed a permanent contract with the newly promoted English club. Under the leadership of sporting director Florent Ghisolfi, Sunderland has been very active in the transfer window, with the signings already made of Habib Diarra, Noah Sadiki, Simon Adingra, Chemsdine Talbi and Reinildo Mandava.
Mercato: Armand Laurienté close to a transfer to Sunderland INFO LE PARISIEN. Sunderland and Sassuolo are close to an agreement for the transfer of striker Armand Laurienté. An operation that could be completed quickly. By Benjamin Quarez On July 18, 2025 at 10:43 a.m. Things are accelerating for Armand Laurienté at Sunderland. The 26-year-old French striker, who scored 19 goals, 6 assists and was voted best player in his league last season, is very close to a transfer to the Premier League. According to our information, the clubs are now in advanced negotiations and could complete the operation in the next few hours. The former Lorient player, who left for Italy in the summer of 2022, would be reunited with his former coach Régis Le Bris as well as his former teammate Enzo Le Fée who has signed permanently with the promoted English. Under the impetus of sporting director Florent Ghisolfi, Sunderland is very active in the transfer window with the signings of Habib Diarra, Noah Sadiki, Simon Adingra, Chemsdine Talbi and Reinildo Mandava.