After getting off to a solid start back in the Premier League, Sunderland have already reportedly launched a contract offer to sign a January transfer target.
Le Bris drops Sunderland injury update ahead of Wolves
Hoping to get back to winning ways after suffering defeat against Manchester United before the international break, Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris has dropped a fresh injury update.
His side will play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers in a crucial relegation six-pointer and one that could take the Black Cats as high as fourth if results go their way.
Providing updates on the injury front in the build-up to this weekend’s clash, Le Bris revealed “positive” news on both Noah Sadiki and Omar Alderete, telling reporters: “For Noah, we checked him yesterday and he seems okay. We will see after the training sessions today and tomorrow if he is available, but we are positive.
“For Omar, after such a long flight, we will see. We had a quick chat with him yesterday and it was positive, but we will have to wait and see. The others have returned all okay.”
The impressive manager also took the time to praise Wolves, who are after their first league win of the season at their eighth attempt. Defeat at the Stadium of Light could already leave the Midlands club four points adrift of safety.
“They struggled at the beginning of the league, but the last two games showed that they are really competitive. They deserved to win their last two games.
“Good players, good energy, well coached. This is the league; you can struggle even if you are strong. If you are not clinical, you can be punished. They had many chances to score a second goal. That is the Premier League. I hope that we will be able to score twice and win.”
For the Black Cats, the game represents another opportunity to push on in the Premier League and potentially send a statement to one of their top 2026 transfer targets.
Sunderland offer to Jhon Lucumi on the table
As reported by Corriere di Bologna and relayed by Sport Witness, Sunderland have tabled a contract offer to Jhon Lucumi worth around €3m (£2.6m) a season. A bid worth €30m (£26m) to Bologna is still on the table in an attempt to secure their central defender when January arrives.
Lucumi’s agent is reportedly pushing the Bologna star to complete a move to the Premier League and Sunderland, but it remains to be seen whether the Serie A club remain as stubborn as they were in the summer.
Described as “ridiculously impressive” and “composed” by analyst Ben Mattinson, Lucumi could finally be on his way to Wearside when the new year arrives.