RECAP Sunderland AFC transfer news: Black Cats sack Didier Ndong after midfielder returns to the Academy of Light

Didier Ndong finally returned to the North East yesterday in the hope of resolving his contract situation - and it didn't take long for Sunderland to act.
Sunderland beat Rochdale 4-1 at the weekend to go third in League One.Sunderland beat Rochdale 4-1 at the weekend to go third in League One.
Sunderland beat Rochdale 4-1 at the weekend to go third in League One.

The club released a statement earlier today stating they have served the midfielder ‘notice on his contract’ after a brief appearance at the Academy of Light. Scroll down to recap all today’s news.