Premier League & Sunderland transfer news round-up: Striker set for Stadium of Light stay as rivals strengthen
Sunderland & Premier League transfer news.
Transfer news is beginning to ramp up around the Premier League as we enter the final four weeks of the summer transfer window.
Here’s a round-up of the latest transfer news from the Stadium of Light and a little further afield in the top flight as clubs continue to strengthen ahead of the new Premier League campaign, with Sunderland also competing in the Europa League this season. Sunderland are interested in signing Sporting CP winger Geny Catamo, and talks are ongoing over a potential move to the Premier League, The Echo can exclusively reveal.
The Echo understands that the Black Cats have identified the 25-year-old Mozambique international as a target as Florent Ghisolfi continues working to strengthen Régis Le Bris’ attacking options. Sunderland are particularly keen to add greater quality on the right side of their attack this summer, with Catamo capable of operating as either a winger or wing-back.
Meanwhile, Sunderland will keep hold of Haiti striker Wilson Isidor, despite interest from Championship club West Ham among others, say Sky Sports.
Manchester United’s England striker Marcus Rashford is wanted by Fenerbahce
Manchester United’s England striker Marcus Rashford is wanted by Fenerbahce, with The Sun saying the Turkish club are ready to “break the bank” for the 28-year-old.
Liverpool have no plans to sell Cody Gakpo, despite Tottenham expressing their interest in the 27-year-old Netherlands forward. The Daily Mail also report Premier League new boys Coventry are keen to sign Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk after the Ukrainian’s doping ban was lifted.
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Carl Rushworth has joined Coventry on a permanent contract from Brighton following a successful loan spell.
The 25-year-old goalkeeper spent last season with Frank Lampard’s Sky Blues as they sealed promotion to the top flight, making 46 appearances in the Championship and keeping 17 clean sheets.
He has now signed a “long-term” deal with the midlands outfit after the clubs agreed an initial fee of reportedly around £22.5million. “I’m really happy, there’s so many emotions that I’ve got,” said Rushworth, who had previous loan spells with clubs including Lincoln, Swansea and Hull. “There’s excitement, I can finally relax knowing it’s done and that I’m back with the boys and at a club I loved being at.
“I’m excited to have this new challenge in the Premier League and to be able to call this place home is a big thing I’ve been looking forward to. “To see the love from the fans and to know I can now get back to playing in front of them, and to get a few pre-season games in, is really exciting. “I can’t wait to experience the atmosphere at our first home game after 25 years of waiting to play in the Premier League. It’s going to be unbelievable.”
Head coach Lampard added: “It’s great to have Carl back with us on a permanent basis. He’s a top professional, a great character and he had a huge impact on the team to help us get promoted last season.”
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