Sunderland AFC transfer and takeover news RECAP: Reaction to fifth summer signing and Hull preview

Sunderland will play their first competitive match since March when they host Hull City in the Carabao Cup this weekend – and we’ll have all the build-up ahead of the first-round clash.
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Black Cats boss Phil Parkinson held his pre-match press conference on Thursday and there was plenty on the agenda as the club chase their fifth summer signing.

We’ll bring you the latest news from the Stadium of Light throughout the day – scroll down and refresh the page for live updates: