Svilar would be a coup when I was googling earlier it seems everyone wants him and won Serie A keeper of the year last year.
nowt against Patterson as he has been mostly very good since he broke into the team a few seasons back but I think his development/improvement stalled last season. It’s not restricted to Patterson, if the right deal comes up we should be looking to improve the quality in our starting side in every single position.
https://romapress.net/ghisolfi-guarantees-svilar-is-the-future-of-roma/ funny this was only 4 weeks ago then this... https://romapress.net/roma-consider-offering-new-8-year-contract-to-svilar/
In fairness he doesn't get much wrong and he didn't say it was done. He was probably informed by the club that talks were advanced and I think the club probably expected it to happen. Not much you can do when the Saudis blow you out the water. Just shows how quickly things can change and the info you had yesterday was spot on, however if you post that fraction too early it makes you look full of ****
Anything and everything can be said to be progressing … … that’s why it’s pointless relying on signings til they’re completed. Even the final medical check can disrupt things as it did with Danns.
Sunderland AFC is delighted to announce the signing of Habib Diarra from RC Strasbourg. The 21-year-old midfielder has signed a five-year contract at the Stadium of Light after agreeing personal terms and successfully passing a medical. Diarra becomes the latest addition to Régis Le Bris’ squad this summer, following the arrival of Enzo Le Fée from AS Roma. After sealing his Wearside move, he said: “I’m happy and excited to become a Black Cat and I can’t wait to discover the Stadium of Light and its fans. Everyone saw last season’s success and I guarantee that I’ll give everything for this team and fight for these colours in the Premier League. I’m ready for this challenge and I can’t wait to get started.” The Senegal international captained Strasbourg throughout an immensely successful 2024-25 campaign, which culminated in the Club securing European football for only the second time in 20 years. Leading the youngest team in Ligue 1, Diarra featured 31 times for Le Racing last term, scoring five times and registering four assists, as he also surpassed 100 senior career appearances. Sporting Director, Kristjaan Speakman commented: “Habib is an exciting talent, and we are delighted to welcome him to Sunderland AFC. At 21, he already has more than 100 senior appearances on his resume, and he’s been a captain in one of Europe’s elite leagues. This underlines his undoubted quality and immense potential, and it reflects our progress and ambition that we have secured a player of his calibre. Like Sunderland, Habib is ready for the Premier League, and we look forward to taking this exciting step with him.” Diarra arrived at Strasbourg aged 14 and quickly progressed through the Club’s youth system to make his debut in 2021, aged 17. He featured for France at youth level, including Les Bleus’ Under-21s, but opted to represent Senegal in 2024 and he has made 11 appearances to date, including a cap against England last month when he scored in a 3-1 win over the Three Lions. After representing his country following the end of the 2024-25 domestic season, Diarra will take an extended break before linking up with his new team-mates at the Academy of Light later this month.
