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.
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.
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.
Twice !!!!! They’ve spent times what I was a expecting & there’s still the January window to come too lol
Keith Downie on twitter EXCL: Armand Laurienté is travelling to Portugal this afternoon to meet up with his soon-to-be new Sunderland teammates. ️The Frenchman will take a private jet from Italy, after #SAFC struck a £17.5m deal with Sassuolo for the attacker. ⚽️ Laurienté is set to watch tonight’s match against Sevilla, providing his medical is completed in time.
6'1" right footed CB who can also play RB and LB. Scores a few goals as well Fabrice Hawkins* on twitter: Bafodé Diakité is not expected to sign at Bournemouth ❌ Lille has rejected around €30m bonuses included from Bournemouth. Sunderland push for the defender. Personal terms are not an issue. Lille asks €40m. * Reasonable source apparently
