Sunderland AFC news RECAP: George Dobson signs for Charlton plus Phil Parkinson lands new job at Wrexham

Sunderland have confirmed the signing of six new players for their under-23 squad.

Winger Ethan Kachosa joins from Leeds United after a successful trial spell, while Northampton Town’s Tom Scott also joins after the midfielder impressed during a spell at the Academy of Light last season. They join ex-Crystal Palace defender Cameron Jessup and former Aston Villa midfielder Harrison Sohna in penning two-year deals at the club.

Meanwhile, former West Brom wideman Tyrese Dyce and Guiseley’s Nathan Newall have both penned one-year deals on Wearside.

Phil Parkinson is back in football.

The former Sunderland boss has been appointed as manager of National League side Wrexham - who have recently been the subject of a takeover by Hollywood stars Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds.

The duo have revealed how Parkinson’s desire to ‘embrace’ their vision for the club set him apart from other candidates.

In a club statement, the they said said: “The process put in place by Les Reed, Shaun Harvey, Humphrey Ker & Fleur Robinson was thorough, and we were presented with any number of good options, all of whom would have been very credible managers for the Club.

“We’d like to thank all those that applied for the role but once we knew Phil was interested, he was our man and we got him.

“Phil has an immediate objective of gaining promotion but is conscious of our ambitions for the Club and embraced each element of our vision.”

“Once the plans of the Chairmen were explained to me, the decision to join Wrexham was very easy. Wrexham are an EFL Club in all but the one thing that matters, league status, and we have a very clear objective with the work starting immediately.

“The Club didn’t need selling to me, it sold itself and I wanted to be part of the journey this Club is about to embark upon.

“We have a lot to do to be ready for August 21 and in the next seven weeks the aim is to add quality players to the existing squad, and create an environment and culture which gives us the best possible chance of promotion.”

Sunderland look to have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Dion Sanderson - after it was revealed that Wolves are keen to retain the defender.

The 20-year-old impressed during a loan spell at the Stadium of Light last season and caught the eye of a number of clubs.

While the Black Cats are thought to be keen to bring Sanderson back to Wearside on a permanent basis, so too has there been interest from higher divisions – with Newcastle United and Sheffield United both credited with an interest.

Indeed, recent reports have suggested that the Magpies have already seen a bid knocked-back for Sanderson while there have also been claims that Sunderland have seen an offer rejected.

And The Athletic now report that Wolves want to keep their academy graduate at Molineux and are hopeful that he will sign fresh terms.

They claim that Sanderson has already turned down one contract offers from the Premier League side, but that Wolves remain ‘confident’ of tying down the defender to fresh terms – with a loan move to the Championship then likely to be sanctioned.

That would be bad news for Sunderland and Newcastle United in their respective pursuits of the defender.

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