Sunderland AFC transfer news RECAP: Cats defender signs new deal as club inked with Scotland international
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It’s the final game of pre-season for Lee Johnson’s men before they host Wigan Athletic on the opening day, just over a week later.
And while the Black Cats squad build their fitness and sharpness ahead of facing the Latics, Johnson and his recruitment team continue to work tirelessly in the background.
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Hide AdJohnson and co are still on the lookout for new signings – with defensive reinforcements top of their wanted list – as they look to achieve their ultimate goal of promotion to the Championship.
Our Echo team will be bringing you all the latest news, gossip, reaction and analysis from the Stadium of Light as it breaks across the day:
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Key Events
- Sunderland are preparing for Friday’s pre-season friendly against Hull City.
- Black Cats boss Lee Johnson is hoping for a decision regarding Denver Hume’s contract.
- Sunderland have been linked with a move for Scotland defender Stephen O’Donnell.
Younger signs new deal
Hopefully there are more to come - but Sunderland defender Ollie Younger has signed a new one-year deal at the club until 2022, with a club option of a further year.
The 21-year-old joined Sunderland from Burnley in 2020 and made his League One debut in March.
Head coach Lee Johnson told the club’s website: “Ollie has continually progressed and we felt a new a contract was the appropriate next step to take in his development. This creates an opportunity for Ollie and we will continue to assess his progression in a first-team environment with structured plan for him moving forward.”