Transfer Rumours The Sunderland Links/Transfer Rumours Thread - Summer 2025

this KLD wants a squad big enough to compete

 

I would see Roberts playing inside more. He ain’t got the pace for a winger but can play in v tight spaces with the right players around him.

 

What formation would you use to accommodate Roberts inside.

 

I wouldn’t accommodate him as such. I see him coming on as sub mostly, in a more defensive 4-2-3-1

Rigg would be ahead of him in a more central role, but he may also come on to replace Adringa out wide.

 

Keith Downie about Lauriente:

Fee agreed in principle for Laurienté to Sunderland — £17.5m.
The 26-year-old will sign a 5-year contract.
‍He’s set to travel for his medical
& finalise the transfer over the weekend.
This will take #SAFC spending this window to +£110m.

 

Stewart Donald what a negotiator, didn't he end up paying more than Wigan's original valuation for Grigg, despite being advised against it by recruitment team and Jack Ross.

Unbelievable, they've spent twice as much as I was expecting.
Thought KLD was supposed to be tight, still not finished yet and just over 6 weeks of the window left.

 

Must be mint to be able to play Football Manager in real life!

 

There have been a few posters over the last few seasons who said we would spend big once we get to the premier league, can't remember who they were but take a bow.

We're signing quality and not just quantity, sensible spending.