Sunderland AFC news: Potential Hull City deal could help Black Cats shift Will Grigg as Karl Robinson might suffer huge transfer blow

Can Sunderland turn their form around against Plymouth Argyle this weekend?
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The Black Cats are looking to win for the first time in League One after seven games without a victory which as seen the club’s automatic promotion hopes decimated.

The long trip follows a loss to Blackpool at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday.

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A stunning strike from Sullay Kaikai earned the three points for the visitors, while goalkeeper Chris Maxwell made a couple of superb saves.

Scott Fraser of Milton Keynes Dons takes a penalty to score their second goal during the Sky Bet League One match between Milton Keynes Dons and Plymouth Argyle.Scott Fraser of Milton Keynes Dons takes a penalty to score their second goal during the Sky Bet League One match between Milton Keynes Dons and Plymouth Argyle.
Scott Fraser of Milton Keynes Dons takes a penalty to score their second goal during the Sky Bet League One match between Milton Keynes Dons and Plymouth Argyle.

Here, though, we take you through all of the latest talk from around the division:

Oxford United manager Karl Robinson could be set for transfer blow

Preston North End and Millwall are leading the race to sign Oxford United midfielder Cameron Brannagan during the summer window.

That’s according to Football Insider who state that U’s manager Karl Robinson may be set to suffer a transfer blow.

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Brannagan fumed at referee Trevor Kettle’s decision to allow Sunderland to take a free-kick for their second goal during the clash on Good Friday.

Sunderland ran out 3-1 winners in what, at the time of writing, is their last win in League One.

Brannagan was on his way to his feet before flopping to the ground in an attempt to slow play down.

The referee, however, wasn’t having any of it and Sunderland scored

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Following the game, Brannagan tweeted: “Please tell me how is not stopped. Shambles!!!!”

Brannagan has just over two years remaining on his contract at the Kassam Stadium.

MK Dons star Scott Fraser linked with a move to Hull City

Scott Fraser is reportedly back on Hull City’s transfer wishlist but the MK Dons star would cost a significant fee.

That’s according to the Daily Record who say that the Tigers were interested in the midfielder last year before he joined MK Dons.

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The former Dundee United star has netted 14 goals for the League One side this season.

The report states that 26-year-old is still under contract at MK and Hull would need to pay a significant six-figure a get a deal done.

Should Hull City come up with the fund, however, that may make it possible for MK Dons to sign loan striker Will Grigg from Sunderland.

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