Sunderland AFC news: What Tony Mowbray said about striker search, transfers, Ross Stewart and Preston fixture

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Tony Mowbray’s pre-match press conference ahead of Sunderland’s Championship fixture against Preston North End.

Sunderland are preparing to face Preston in the Championship - and Black Cats boss Tony Mowbray held his pre-match press conference on Friday afternoon.

The Black Cats will be looking to bounce back following last weekend’s defeat against Ipswich, as well as their Carabao Cup exit against League Two side Crewe.

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Sunderland are still looking to strengthen before the end of this summer’s transfer window, particularly up front. There could also be departures on Wearside in the coming weeks.

Here’s what was said at the Academy of Light as Mowbray spoke to the media:

RECAP: Tony Mowbray’s pre-match press conference

Key Events

  • Sunderland are preparing to face Preston in the Championship on Saturday (3pm kick-off).
  • Black Cats boss Tony Mowbray held his pre-match press conference earlier today.
  • Sunderland are still looking to strengthen in the final few weeks of the transfer window.
  • Mowbray was also asked about Ross Stewart’s situation at the club.

That brings us to the end of the broadcast section of the press conference - but Mowbray has also spoken to the written press - including our reporter Phil Smith.

We’ll have more from the Black Cats boss and build-up to Saturday’s match over on the SAFC section of the Echo website.